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Biden planning book with his narrative on presidency, election exit
Source: Axios
7 hours ago
President Biden plans to write a book after leaving office, the White House confirmed to Axios, giving him an opportunity to try and shape the narrative around his presidency and the tumultuous weeks leading to his historic withdrawal from the 2024 race.
Why it matters: There's a glut of reporting coming out on Biden's fateful decision to run again in 2024 and ultimately step aside after his disastrous debate with President-elect Trump — most of it unflattering to the 82-year-old president.
Biden's own version of those events has hardly registered, beyond his contentious claims that he could have beaten Trump. If the book project comes to fruition, it will be a chance for Biden to lay out, in full, his views on what he accomplished and why he handled the 2024 cycle the way he did. NBC News first reported that Biden was planning a book. A White House spokesperson confirmed the plans but did not provide additional details.
Between the lines: Biden was remarkably successful at holding his party together and passing consequential legislation during most of his term. He continues to contend that history will look kindly upon his four years in office.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/17/biden-book-presidency-trump