Biden Critiques Trump's Welfare Policies in First Post-Presidency Speech

Thu Apr 24 2025 04:21:33 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Biden Critiques Trump's Welfare Policies in First Post-Presidency Speech

In a stark commentary aimed at the previous administration, Biden targets Trump's welfare reforms at a Chicago event.


In his first speech since leaving the White House, Joe Biden criticized Donald Trump's welfare policies, particularly the administration's approach to social security, emphasizing its importance to millions of Americans.

Biden delivered these remarks at a disability rights conference in Chicago, where he passionately spoke against the welfare reforms proposed by the Trump administration, labeling the cuts to the social security system as reckless. While not mentioning Trump directly, he indicated that the recent measures taken by the government could inflict "damage and destruction" within just a few months.

During his address, Biden referred to social security as a “sacred promise” vital to the livelihoods of about 67 million Americans, primarily seniors and those with disabilities. This system provides essential financial support, and Biden highlighted that proposed cuts threaten the stability of countless lives.

The backdrop of Biden's speech included the involvement of Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which has been actively working to reduce staffing at the Social Security Agency by around 10%, aiming to save on the annual $1.6 trillion in benefits. Musk has openly critiqued social security, calling it a "Ponzi scheme," while Trump's stance focuses on addressing fraudulent claims rather than enacting broad cuts.

In response to Biden’s comments, Trump's press secretary asserted that the former president remains committed to safeguarding benefits for American citizens. Furthermore, in a post on platform X, the Social Security Agency dismissed Biden’s statements as false.

Since his departure, Biden has remained relatively reserved, only occasionally surfacing in public discourse. In the same week, Barack Obama also voiced criticisms against Trump's actions regarding federal funds for Harvard University, marking a notable resurgence of critique against the previous administration.

As Biden continues to find his voice outside the presidency, this speech signifies a potential re-engagement with the political landscape as the 2024 electoral race begins.

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