President Biden promised to remain active in public life after leaving the White House, stating at a South Carolina church that he is “not going anywhere.” On his last day in office, Biden visited Charleston, where he spoke at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in honor of Martin Luther King Day. He highlighted his record on clemency, boasting that he issued more pardons and commutations than any other president and expressing a desire to end the federal death penalty. Biden emphasized his commitment to showing mercy to those serving harsh sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.
During his speech, Biden acknowledged the difficulties of his decisions but stressed the importance of combining justice and mercy to move towards redemption as a nation. He urged Americans to remain engaged and keep faith in a better future. Despite facing concerns about his age and mental fitness during his presidency, Biden reiterated his dedication to public service and expressed gratitude to the people of South Carolina for their support.
Biden, who turned 82 in November, will be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. on Monday. Vice President Kamala Harris took over the Democratic ticket after Biden suspended his re-election campaign following a poor debate performance against Trump. Earlier on Sunday, Biden granted clemency to five individuals, including pardoning Marcus Garvey, a political activist and Black nationalist.
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