
President Joe Biden expressed his readiness to pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris as he took the stage at the Democratic Convention in Chicago. During a walk-through at the United Center, Biden confirmed to reporters that he is prepared for this transition.
In the days leading up to the convention, Biden has been refining his speech with the assistance of his close aide, Mike Donilon. While the speech is not intended as a farewell, it is recognized as one of Biden's final major addresses while in office.