Biden to Make First Public Remarks Since Leaving Office

Biden to Deliver First Speech Since Leaving Office at Social Security Conference

Former President Joe Biden will return to the public stage for the first time since leaving the White House, delivering a speech at the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) in Chicago this Tuesday. The event, now sold out, will spotlight bipartisan efforts to safeguard and strengthen Social Security.

“We are deeply honored President Biden is making his first public appearance at ACRD’s sold-out conference,” said Rachel Buck, executive director of ACRD, in a statement announcing Biden’s participation. Office of President Joe Biden / Wikimedia

Democrats Voice Concerns Over Trump’s Impact on Social Security

Biden’s appearance comes as concern grows among Democrats about the future of Social Security under the renewed Trump administration. In his first weeks back in office, President Trump has resumed critiques of Biden and prioritized plans to cut government bureaucracy and spending—moves critics fear could jeopardize benefits for millions of Americans. The White House / Wikimedia

Buck Cites Bipartisan Agreement on Supporting Retired Americans

“As bipartisan leaders have long agreed,” Buck continued, “Americans who retire after paying into Social Security their whole lives deserve the vital support and caring services they receive.” Marcus Aurelius / Pexels

Blunt: Goal Is to Cut Red Tape While Protecting Essential Services

Alongside Biden, a roster of former public officials will join the event, including former Senators Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), as well as former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley. The panel is expected to discuss strategies for preserving the Social Security system while addressing inefficiencies.

“Our focus is on enabling the Social Security Administration to meet claimants’ needs by reducing red tape, strengthening claims processing, and ensuring unnecessary spending is eliminated,” said Blunt in a press release. “Such progress is of profound importance to these vital programs and the millions of Americans who depend on them.” United States Senate / Wikimedia

Biden Returns to Public Stage

The conference marks Biden’s reentry into public discourse on national policy, offering a platform to discuss one of the key programs of his administration—Social Security. His appearance, alongside former officials from both parties, signals continued interest in bipartisan dialogue around the future of the program. The White House / Wikimedia