Biden returns to stage with brutal warning for Donald Trump and Elon MuskHe may no longer sit in the Oval Office, but Joe Biden just proved he’s not done making waves.
At a recent high-profile conference in Chicago, the former president grabbed the mic and wasted no time going after his successor with unfiltered remarks.
The opening address by Vice President Biden
Over the years, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have clashed repeatedly, and it’s no secret that the two have starkly different visions for the future of the United States. Their animosity is no mystery, especially when it comes to their contrasting ideas of what America should look like.
While President Trump continues to dominate the headlines with his controversial stance on global tariffs, there’s far more happening behind the scenes. Trump is charging forward like a force of nature within the White House. The current administration has been pushing bold, transformative reforms across the board—among them, the surprising appointment of Elon Musk to head the Department of Energy (DOGE), drastic cuts in funding for universities, and sweeping changes aimed at shrinking the federal workforce.
Joe Biden, the former Vice President of the United States, is someone who clearly holds strong opinions on the matter and isn’t afraid to voice them.
At the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago this past Tuesday, Vice President Biden took the stage.
Before diving into what he called “an issue that is front and center for millions of Americans,” the 82-year-old took a moment to reflect warmly on his childhood and the importance of family.
With that personal note behind him, Biden shifted gears to tackle the topic of Social Security.
Biden didn’t hold back as he took aim at Trump. He began by recognizing the day as the Social Security National Day of Action, a designation put forth by Democrats.
He said, “Everyone in this room fights for people with disabilities who rely on Social Security to survive – and it’s not just about the physical challenges, but the mental ones as well.”
Biden didn’t mince words when he criticized Trump. “You are responsible for ensuring that people receive the rewards they’ve earned after a lifetime of hard work,” he declared. “The work they do isn’t just a job; it’s a calling.”
The audience was reminded that Social Security isn’t just a policy—it’s a personal responsibility. Biden emphasized the importance of the program, noting that 73 million people across the United States rely on Social Security benefits.
Biden continued, emphasizing the lifelong contributions Americans make to the Social Security program, starting with their very first paycheck and continuing throughout their lives. In return, they count on Social Security to be there when they need it most. “My fellow citizens, we must never, ever betray that trust or turn our backs on this commitment,” he urged. “That’s why, during my administration, we worked to safeguard Social Security and make it even stronger.”
Biden then took aim at executive orders issued by the Trump administration, along with certain Republicans in Congress, whom he accused of wanting to “cut and gut Social Security.” Though he didn’t name names, his frustration was clear.
And then, he didn’t hold back:
“Who the hell do they think they are?”
He went on to call out the suggestion that Social Security could expire every five years unless reauthorized by Congress, asking, “What the hell do they think they are?”
While Biden praised his administration for securing roughly $2 billion to enhance customer service and reduce wait times, he didn’t mince words when criticizing his predecessor for raising the debt ceiling while implementing what he referred to as a “profligate tax” reduction for the wealthiest Americans.
Biden didn’t hold back when he referred to his predecessor, noting, “When this individual was in charge, he raised the debt ceiling to impose a massive, wasteful tax break for the extremely wealthy.”
Turning his attention to those pushing to reduce Social Security, Biden had one pointed question:
“What is your nighttime routine like? What keeps you up at night?”
He continued, “They are certainly breaking things, shooting first and aiming later,” adding that their actions are causing unnecessary suffering and sleepless nights for many Americans.
Then, Biden made one thing crystal clear:
“My good buddy, Governor Ali, knows exactly what they’re up to. There’s one line of his that I absolutely love: ‘They want to wreck it so they can rob it.'”
Biden made his stance abundantly clear:
“I will not comply with any of it,” he declared, making his position on Social Security and those attempting to dismantle it unmistakable.
He wrapped up his remarks by emphasizing the critical responsibility of elected leaders:
“It is one of the most important jobs of any elected official to ensure that the government works for the people, works for all the people, and that we keep our promises to the people, all the people,” Biden stated firmly.
His impassioned comments were met with applause from the audience, but they also reignited a fierce national debate: Is Social Security a sacred commitment that must be protected at all costs, or is it simply another government expense ripe for cutting?
The question remains: Is it a betrayal of working Americans to consider any changes to benefits, or should those benefits be adapted to address the growing economic challenges of today?
With the next election just around the corner, the question is whether voters will reward bold defense or demand bold reform.
Do you have any thoughts? Is it appropriate for Biden to protest these cuts, or is it time to make some difficult decisions?
