US President Joe Biden
Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned of the dangers of an oligarchy gaining power as he delivered his farewell address and brought a decades-long career in politics to an end.
Mr. Biden says an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that threatens democracy, basic rights and freedom.
Mr. Biden, 82, took aim at an ultra-wealthy tech-industrial complex, which he said could wield unchecked power over Americans.
He also used his final televised speech from the White House to issue warnings about climate change and social media disinformation.
Speaking from the Oval Office where his family had gathered to watch, he touted his single-term administration's record, referencing job creation, infrastructure spending, healthcare, leading the country out of the pandemic, and making the US a safer country.
He added, however, that it will take time for Americans to feel the full impact of all they've done together.
Mr. Biden also wished Donald Trump's incoming administration success.
Mr. Trump will take office on Monday.
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