President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the 2024 race was marketed as a peaceful and dignified transfer of power, but the reality is proving to be anything but serene. It seems Biden, far from quietly stepping aside, has decided to have a few parting shots on his way out, and he’s not holding back.
In a rather curious move, Biden donned a MAGA hat at a 9/11 memorial event with firefighters. While this wasn’t exactly an endorsement of Trump, Biden was clearly playing to the crowd. But let’s be honest—if Trump were the existential threat Democrats have been selling him as, why on earth would Biden be caught dead in what is essentially the left’s version of an enemy uniform? It’s a head-scratcher, for sure.
Meanwhile, Harris has been trying her best to distance herself from the Biden administration, all while pitching her “New Way Forward” slogan. But Biden, in what seemed like an intentional move, went ahead and reminded everyone that Harris was a “major player in everything we’ve done.” Way to help her carve out her own identity, Joe.
Then came the disaster relief snafu. Harris claimed that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wasn’t taking her calls during the state’s latest crisis, but Biden threw her under the bus by praising DeSantis, saying he was doing a “great job” and had been fully cooperative. Ouch.
Adding insult to injury, despite promises to campaign for Harris, Biden has spent more time lounging on vacations than stumping for his VP. For a guy who supposedly wanted to solidify his legacy by ensuring Harris’s success, he doesn’t seem too keen on helping her get there. It’s becoming pretty clear that he doesn’t see President Harris as part of his lasting political story.
And then there’s the not-so-secret feud simmering within the Democratic Party. The “unity” they project to the public is just for show. Behind the scenes, it’s all knives out. Biden’s staff reportedly feels stung by his exit, and there’s no love lost between the factions surrounding him and Harris. The tension is real, despite the glossy smiles for the cameras.
In the end, Biden’s MAGA hat moment and his underhanded digs at Harris may be less about political strategy and more about settling scores. After all the talk of unity and Trump being a danger to democracy, Biden’s actions suggest he knows Trump isn’t going to bring the republic crashing down. Perhaps Biden is ending his presidency not with a selfless gesture, but with a quiet sense of revenge.
