As President Joe Biden’s time in office comes to an end, he plans to take important actions that include protecting land, offering clemency, and addressing artificial intelligence. He wants to leave a lasting mark before Donald Trump is inaugurated again.
Biden’s team is working hard to finalize key initiatives before the new administration might reverse them. In a summary, White House communications director Ben LaBolt emphasized that a president’s impact lasts beyond their term. He said, “The results of Biden and Vice President Harris’s work will continue to grow in the future.”
Trump is preparing to sign several orders on his first day that could undo Biden’s goals. With a narrow lead in the House of Representatives, it might be tricky for Republicans to make major changes, but they could still disrupt some of Biden’s accomplishments.
As Democrats look for new strategies after Trump’s win over Kamala Harris, they are debating whether to keep Biden’s approach or try something new. Some supporters have criticized Biden, especially for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.
In the last few weeks of his presidency, Biden will push several initiatives. Last week, he held a meeting about women’s health and spoke about improving the economy. One area where Trump might rethink a decision is about renewable energy grants.
LaBolt pointed out four areas where upcoming announcements will be made:
1. Artificial Intelligence and Student Debt Relief: Details were not specified yet.
2. Funding Initiatives: New funds from laws about computer chips, reducing inflation, and improving internet access.
3. Environmental Protections: Biden will continue efforts to safeguard land and water.
4. Clemency Measures: New pardons and sentence reductions may be announced soon, possibly to counteract expected actions from Trump.
LaBolt also praised a deal to provide Micron Corp. with $6.2 billion to boost American chip production, which promises to create sustainable energy investments and jobs in New York and Idaho.
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