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In what can only be described as a farewell tour of finger-pointing, President Joe Biden took to the airwaves for his final address, using the moment to unleash a verbal volley at what he called the tech “oligarchy.” One might wonder if he thought he was channeling the spirit of a populist hero or simply trying to divert attention from his own administration’s track record.
While it is certainly not news that the president has been struggling to maintain a grip on reality, his latest tirade against the tech giants felt like an overcooked spaghetti thrown against the wall—trying to see what would stick. By blaming these corporate behemoths for all the ills plaguing the nation, he may have inadvertently handed them a punchline for every late-night host out there who is reveling in the absurdity of a public figure so disconnected from the average American’s experience.
Joe Biden warns of an oligarchy forming in America by the ultra-wealthy.
All this whining because Elon Musk voted for Trump and Mark Zuckerberg is slightly pushing back on censorship. pic.twitter.com/RVPjVrSeGq
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) January 16, 2025
Biden’s comments served as a reminder that when Democrats run into trouble, their go-to move is to find a convenient scapegoat. In this case, the tech industry is portrayed as a shadowy cabal of billionaires manipulating the masses. Rather than taking responsibility for his administration’s policies, which have left many Americans feeling economic pain, the president chose to deflect blame onto those who, unlike him, actually built something from the ground up.
The timing of this speech can’t be overlooked either. With an election cycle approaching, it’s almost comical to see the chief executive attempting to position himself as the defender of the little guy. This is the same administration that has imposed regulations and taxes that benefit the government while strangling small businesses. It begs the question: is the president really looking out for the people, or is this just campaign strategy 101 wrapped in a cardboard box of self-righteousness?
Instead of addressing the real issues facing Americans—from rampant inflation to the steep cost of living—Biden chose to attack those who have found success in the tech world. It seemed less like a call to arms against corporate greed and more like a frantic effort to distract from the fact that under his leadership, the middle class is struggling harder than ever. In the grand game of blame-shifting, the president might want to look in the mirror instead of pointing fingers elsewhere. One can only hope the next administration will take a different approach—one that prioritizes hard work, innovation, and genuine accountability over political theatrics and empty rhetoric.
