Wed Jan 08 16:09:52 UTC 2025: ## Outgoing President Biden Believes He Could Have Won Reelection
**Washington, D.C.** – In a farewell interview with USA Today, President Joe Biden expressed his belief that he could have secured a second term had he remained in the presidential race. While acknowledging uncertainty about serving a full second term due to his age (he will be 86 at the end of a hypothetical second term), Biden pointed to unspecified polling data suggesting a viable path to victory over Donald Trump.
“I really thought I had the best chance of beating him,” Biden stated. However, he also reiterated his previous intention to pass the torch to a new generation, citing age as a factor in his decision not to seek reelection.
The interview, one of Biden’s few in-depth sit-downs before leaving office, touched on several other topics. Biden lamented the slow pace of infrastructure projects and the spread of misinformation, citing examples such as false narratives surrounding recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. He notably did not address the highly publicized and widely criticized presidential debate with Trump or his broken promise to serve only one term.
Regarding the incoming Trump administration, Biden revealed he is considering preemptive pardons but has yet to reach a decision. He also recounted a post-election Oval Office meeting with Trump, during which he urged the then president-elect to avoid retribution against perceived enemies. Trump listened but offered no response, Biden said.
Finally, Biden expressed his hope that his legacy will center around his economic recovery plan and the restoration of American global leadership, emphasizing his commitment to honesty and integrity throughout his presidency.
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