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Biden’s opponent, former President Donald Trump, has prompted concern among European allies he will weaken or dissolve the NATO alliance amid Republican Party opposition to Ukraine’s US-backed proxy war against Russia.
US President Joe Biden said he would continue to work until the end of his presidency to keep NATO strong during an address from the Oval Office Wednesday explaining his decision to abandon his run for reelection.
“We’ll keep NATO stronger, and I’ll make it more powerful and more united than any time in all of our history,” Biden said. “I’m going to keep working to end the war in Gaza [and] bring home all the hostages to bring peace and security to the Middle East and end this war.”
The president also laid out domestic priorities during the final six months of his term, including addressing inflation, expanding the US economy, and defending voting and abortion rights.
The unusual address, during which Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, came almost a month after a debate with former President Donald Trump spurred public consternation from within his party about his ability to win and serve a second term. Biden appeared tired and confused throughout the televised event, often seeming to struggle to recall details and finish thoughts.
Netizens noted the president’s reliance on a teleprompter throughout the short duration of the speech, with the scrolling words of his prepared remarks visible in a reflection in the window behind him…
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