Biden Ends Presidency with a Big Mistake in Farewell Address

In his lackluster farewell address, President Joe Biden capped off his presidency with yet another high-profile blunder, marked by his signature slurred speech and awkward delivery.
During his Oval Office address on Wednesday, Biden inadvertently read teleprompter instructions aloud, saying, “End of quote,” after referencing a passage from President Eisenhower's farewell address. He stated, “In his farewell address, President Eisenhower spoke of the dangers of the military industrial complex.
He warned us then about — and I quote — ‘the potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power.’ End of quote.”
Uh oh, Biden loses to the teleprompter one last time reads "end of quote" again. pic.twitter.com/odTSdRx4I4
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) January 16, 2025
This gaffe, part of a pattern in Biden's speeches, added to his reputation for missteps.
Social media critics quickly pounced, highlighting the irony of Biden denouncing “the disastrous rise of misplaced power” — a phrase that many believe aptly describes his administration.
BIDEN SLIPS UP AGAIN!
— Mr AP (@MisterAP7) July 2, 2024
Reading from the teleprompter, Biden says "End of quote" yet again.
How can the leader of the "free world" repeatedly show such vulnerability and be considered normal? pic.twitter.com/oAJKuttVzK
Joe Biden accidentally reads the part on the teleprompter that says "repeat the line" when they wanted him to say the line again lmfao pic.twitter.com/pS3GdXPe5N
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 8, 2022
Joe Biden reads "end of quote" after making debunked claim about Social Securityhttps://t.co/Ud4ChYraWE pic.twitter.com/h8sL7xFK2S
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) September 4, 2020
Biden’s presidency has been defined by persistent challenges, including inflation, rising crime, border issues, and policies tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Critics argue these failures have left the country weaker and less respected on the global stage.
They should have put
— Tim Swain (@_TimSwain_) January 16, 2025
“End of Presidency” or “Nightmare over”
On Biden’s teleprompter tonight when he finished his speech.
Joe Biden ended his farewell presidential speech by reading out loud the words “end of quote”. Perfect ending to a horrendous presidency.
— Shannon Hill (@ShannonMFHill) January 16, 2025
Buh bye now. 👋 pic.twitter.com/Scm5c9GLk9
While some find humor in Biden’s frequent missteps, many Americans have felt the sting of his policies.
The hope now lies in President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to revitalize the economy, secure the nation’s borders, and promote global stability.