WASHINGTON The White House announced Friday that President Joe Biden will give a farewell speech to the nation on Wednesday.
The Oval Office, a venue usually reserved for significant events and breaking news, will host his speech.
The president’s topics of discussion were not further disclosed by the White House.
Less than a week will pass before Biden’s address and the inauguration of his political opponent, President-elect Donald Trump.
Before he leaves the White House, Biden will give two important speeches, including a goodbye speech about his legacy, according to an earlier NBC News report.
According to people acquainted with the matter, his farewell speech is anticipated to include a message to Americans regarding the future of the nation as well as a reflection on his tenure in a variety of political positions.
Presidents typically review their greatest accomplishments, wish the incoming administration luck, and discuss the status of the nation during their departure speeches.
Although it was pre-recorded, Trump gave his goodbye speech four years prior. He added in his speech that the nation would “pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous” and that he would send his best wishes to the then-incoming Biden administration.
Speaking about the state of democracy in 2017, former President Barack Obama said that “our democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted.”