President Biden is working to solidify his legacy in his final weeks, pushing for policies like land protections, clemencies, AI advancement, and student debt transfer. This comes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office on January 20th.
Plans are underway to solidify President Joe Biden 's legacy before his term ends, according to a memo penned by White House communications director Ben LaBolt. With President-elect Donald Trump set to assume office on January 20th, Biden aims to finalize several initiatives. LaBolt emphasizes in the memo that a presidency's impact transcends its duration, lasting for years and decades.
He highlights that President Biden and Vice President Harris have laid the groundwork for lasting change during their four years in office. The memo outlines actions such as implementing land protections, granting more clemencies, advancing artificial intelligence, and transferring student debt to taxpayers. The final weeks of Biden's administration will be characterized by a series of efforts to secure his legacy. Last week, Biden delivered a speech focusing on his economic record and hosted a conference on women's health. The Environmental Protection Agency announced $735 million in awards for clean energy vehicles, a sector where Trump may reverse course. Additional actions include exploring new funding avenues through the 2022 computer chips law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and high-speed internet funds for states. Biden intends to continue protecting lands and waters while pursuing climate goals in collaboration with state, local, tribal, and business leaders. The memo also suggests the possibility of new commutations and pardons, although specifics remain undisclosed. The White House hasn't ruled out preemptive pardons for individuals who may face prosecution from Trump's administration targeting top Democrats. While a preemptive pardon could be perceived as an admission of guilt by recipients, some Democrats argue it serves to prevent a potential clean-up of Washington by the incoming Trump administration
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