President Biden defends foreign policy achievements as term ends

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he is firmly defending his foreign policy record, asserting that his administration has restored America’s global credibility and strengthened its alliances.

 

“Thanks to our administration, the United States is winning the worldwide competition. Compared to four years ago, America is stronger, our alliances are stronger, and our adversaries are weaker,” Biden stated.

 

Biden highlighted key achievements, particularly in countering Russian aggression in Ukraine. “Nearly three years later, Putin has failed to achieve any of his strategic objectives. He has failed to subjugate Ukraine, failed to break NATO’s unity, and failed to make large territorial gains,” he said.

 

However, Biden’s foreign policy legacy faces uncertainty with the imminent inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, whose protectionist views contrast sharply with Biden’s. Trump’s stance on Ukraine and other foreign policy matters could signal significant shifts in the U.S.’s global strategy.

 

Biden also addressed concerns about the growing alliance between authoritarian states, including Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea, framing it as a sign of weakness rather than strength. “As the new administration begins, the U.S. is in a much stronger position than we were four years ago,” he assured.

 

As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, the future direction of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, remains uncertain, leaving many to watch closely for potential changes in the coming years.