Biden Condemns New Administration's Actions, Citing Damage and Employee Departures

President Biden delivered his initial public comments concerning the actions of the newly established administration. Speaking at the Conference of Lawyers, Consultants and Representatives of Persons with Disabilities, he voiced his strong disapproval of the direction the country was taking. He focused on the perceived negative impacts of the government's policies.

Biden's remarks centered on the perceived damage and destruction he believed the new administration had inflicted within a relatively short timeframe. He expressed astonishment at the speed with which these changes had been implemented, suggesting a significant and concerning shift in governance. The former US president's tone indicated a deep concern about the direction the country was heading.

A key point of Biden's address involved the Social Security Administration. He specifically mentioned the departure of a substantial number of employees from the agency. According to Biden, 7,000 individuals, including many with extensive experience, had been compelled to leave their positions. He further indicated that the administration intended to continue reducing the workforce, suggesting that thousands more employees were slated to be let go. This aspect of his statement highlighted a specific area of concern regarding the new government's policies and their impact on federal agencies.