The Washington Post Editorial Board has penned a hypothetical withdrawal speech for President Biden framed as if he gave it on the Fourth of July. The speech discusses how the founders of the country knew there were "seasons to a life" and "seasons of service," which hypothetical Biden applies to his own life and time as president.
In a hypothetical withdrawal speech penned by the Washington Post Editorial Board and framed as if delivered on the Fourth of July, President Biden reflects on the "seasons of service" and the importance of unity and sacrifice.
The speech begins by invoking the wisdom of the nation's founders, who understood the cyclical nature of life and the importance of service to the greater good.
Biden's hypothetical withdrawal speech: A call for unity and reflection
"They knew, too, that relying on a single individual, a king, might create the illusion of strength but would be at its core fragile," the speech reads. "Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on all this. My season of service is nearing its close. This was a hard truth to face. But it is the natural course of things — as evident as the progression from spring to summer, from fall to winter. This is why I have decided to withdraw from the campaign for president of the United States."
The speech acknowledges the challenges facing the nation, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn. However, Biden expresses confidence in the resilience of the American people and their ability to overcome adversity.
Biden's hypothetical withdrawal speech: A call for unity and reflection
"We are a nation of immigrants, of dreamers, of strivers. We are a nation that has always risen to meet the challenges we face," the speech reads. "We will overcome this pandemic. We will rebuild our economy. And we will emerge stronger than ever before."
Biden also takes aim at former President Donald Trump, who he accuses of undermining democracy and inciting violence.
Biden's hypothetical withdrawal speech: A call for unity and reflection
"We cannot afford to let a demagogue tear our country apart," the speech reads. "We must stand together, united in our love for this country and our commitment to its ideals."
The speech concludes with a call for unity and reflection. Biden urges Americans to look beyond their differences and focus on the common values that unite them.
"Americans, I invite you to search your soul as I have," the speech reads. "Are we so unsure of ourselves that we will empower a would-be king, one who has been given expansive powers by an activist Supreme Court? Or will we look back on Washington’s example, in the spring of American life, and recognize that our independence is built on service, sacrifice, a willingness to assume the best in one another and the belief there will be better seasons to come?"
The hypothetical withdrawal speech is a powerful reminder of the importance of unity, service, and the cyclical nature of life. It is a speech that should be read by all Americans, regardless of their political affiliation.
