Biden Touts Economic Legacy, Says Trump Inherits ‘Strongest Economy’ in World

In a speech, Biden criticized Trump’s economic plan and expressed hope that the incoming president would build on the progress he has made.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic accomplishments at the Brookings Institution in Washington on Dec. 10, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden delivered a speech on Dec. 10 highlighting his economic achievements as he nears the final days of his presidency. He also expressed hope that the incoming Trump administration would “preserve and build on” his progress.

Biden delivered his remarks at the Brookings Institution in Washington, defending his economic plan, which focuses on “growing the economy from the middle out and the bottom up.”