Daijiworld Media Network - Washington

Washington, Jan 10: President Joe Biden is set to deliver a farewell address to the nation on Wednesday from the Oval Office, just five days before President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office. Scheduled for 8 pm Eastern, this will be Biden's final significant opportunity to address Americans and the world before his term concludes on January 20.

Ahead of this, on Monday, Biden will deliver a speech at the state department, focusing on his foreign policy legacy. Reflecting on his presidency and decades-long career in public service, Biden is expected to share insights on the nation's future and its role in global affairs.

During remarks on Friday from the Roosevelt Room, Biden revisited his decision to step aside from the presidential race last summer, which paved the way for Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. "I thought I could have beaten Trump, and I believed Kamala could win as well," Biden said. "Unifying the party was paramount, even if it meant stepping aside."

Despite a rocky start for Harris, who had mere months to mount a campaign typically years in the making, Biden expressed confidence in her eventual victory. He emphasized his focus on ensuring party unity to avoid jeopardizing the election.

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted that Biden's Monday address would provide a reflection on his over 50 years of public service and thoughts on critical global challenges. "He will outline not just his legacy but also the path forward for the country as a global leader," she noted.

The farewell address is poised to mark the end of an era and offer a poignant conclusion to Biden's storied career in American politics.