In his farewell speech, Biden warned that a perilous form of group rule is taking hold in the United States

Outgoing President Joe Biden has cautioned that a dangerous form of group rule is emerging in the United States. Speaking in his farewell address to the nation, Biden stated, "A group with immense wealth, power, and prestige is poised to take control. This poses a significant threat to the country's internal democracy. It is imperative for everyone to take action to protect our fundamental rights and freedoms." The speech was delivered from the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, just days before Republican President Donald Trump assumed office.

Biden also expressed concerns about the spread of misinformation and the erosion of press freedom, warning that Americans are being inundated with misinformation and disinformation. He emphasized that this environment could create opportunities for the abuse of power.

Additionally, Biden addressed climate change in his remarks, criticizing efforts by powerful interests to undermine measures aimed at combating the crisis. He accused these groups of exploiting their unchecked influence to roll back progress. This comes in contrast to US President-elect Donald Trump's earlier comments dismissing climate change as a hoax.