Joe Biden Says America Is Facing Difficult Times But Urges Optimism

Biden Speaks of Challenges the U.S. Faces Today

  • President Joe Biden maintained America was experiencing difficult times. His appeal to citizens was that they should be positive about the country's future.
  • 82-year-old Biden received the Edward M. Kennedy Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday in Boston. Afterwards, he said, "These are dark days in America. But the country will get back on track. It will come back stronger than ever. We must not lose faith."

Remarks on Freedom and Political Leadership

  • Biden stood among those who were continuing to demand freedom of speech. He claimed that there has been greater concern about restraint of free speech in the country.
  • He also faulted President Donald Trump for misusing presidential powers beyond their intended parameters.

Recent Health Update

This was Biden's first public appearance after he underwent radiation therapy for prostate cancer.