
Biden's Subdued Farewell on the Global Stage
President Joe Biden concluded back-to-back international summits without addressing the impending transition to Donald Trump's presidency, avoiding press interactions and leaving without a customary news conference. Despite some diplomatic achievements, such as agreements with China on AI and nuclear weapons, Biden's trip was overshadowed by concerns over Trump's potential rollback of his policies. Biden's limited engagement with the press has drawn criticism, as he refrained from discussing Trump's election victory or its implications for his foreign policy agenda.