On Sunday night, Joe Biden delivered an emotional farewell speech from the South Lawn of the White House, marking a bittersweet moment as he prepares to leave office in less than two months.

In front of a supportive audience, Biden thanked his family, staff, and close friends for their unwavering support throughout his presidency.

Biden’s wife, First Lady Jill Biden, also took the stage to pay tribute to her husband’s four decades of public service.

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With visible emotion, Jill Biden spoke of her admiration for her husband’s dedication, saying, “What I’ve watched you do for more than 40 years is extraordinary… Joe, what you’ve done the last four years is breathtaking.” As she spoke, President Biden was seen wiping tears from his eyes, touching a handkerchief to his cheek in a deeply personal moment. Jill Biden concluded her remarks by toasting her husband as “my husband and hero,” acknowledging the toll and triumphs of his long career in politics.

Biden followed his wife’s speech with a strange remark, saying, “If you have a seat, please take it. Don’t jump in the pool!”

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Biden hosted bittersweet black-tie dinner for Democratic supporters on White House South Lawn, thanking them for “redeeming soul of nation” while some major donors notably absent after election loss.

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He then addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of their journey together, stating, “Jill and I are hosting this dinner tonight for a very simple reason: to say thank you. Thank you to so many dear friends. We began this journey to redeem the soul of the nation and define the light in the darkness. And I never could have gotten to where the White House has become without you, and we never could have gotten as much done as we did without you. And that’s not hyperbole. I mean it from the bottom of my heart.”

The majority of Biden’s speech centered on his legacy and a message of reconciliation, especially with Democrats who had previously criticized or forced him into difficult political situations.

Reflecting on his time in office, Biden called his presidency “the honor of my life” and insisted that his administration and staff had left the country in a better position than they found it. “One thing I’ve always believed about public service and especially the presidency, is the importance of asking ourselves, have we left the country in better shape than we found it? I can say with all my heart, the answer to that question is a resounding yes because of you,” he said. Biden added, “I believe we can be proud we’re leaving America in a better place today than when we came into office four years ago.”

Although President-elect Donald Trump was not directly mentioned, his influence was felt throughout the speech.

Biden referred to the challenges of managing the country during the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the January 6th Capitol riot, both events that have become key points of contention in American politics.

Biden remarked on how he confronted “the worst pandemic we’d seen in over 100 years” and worked to restore the economy after it was sent into a “tailspin.” He also referenced the “violent insurrection on January 6” as a defining moment in his presidency.

With a noticeable shift in tone, Biden concluded, “We’ve come a long way since then… But I fully believe America is better positioned to lead the world today than at any point in my 50 years of public service.”

Biden’s reflection on his career was intertwined with personal pride, as he proudly proclaimed, “I’m Jill Biden’s husband. That’s the title I’m most proud of.”

He went on to praise his wife, calling her “the rock of our family” and “one of the finest first ladies in history.”

As his presidency draws to a close, Biden has worked to ensure that his final months in office are marked by a push to confirm judicial nominees.

Senate Democrats are currently racing against the clock to pass these nominations, many of which have been blocked by Republicans.

Meanwhile, President-elect Trump has been busy making appointments for his incoming administration, completing his Cabinet selections and setting the stage for an aggressive second-term agenda.

The political landscape will continue to shift as both administrations prepare for the transition of power.