Former President Joe Biden gave his first public speech since leaving office last week, but the event went largely unnoticed by both the public and the media. Speaking at the National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) in New York City, Biden addressed students participating in the annual academic conference but received no mainstream media coverage of the appearance.
Since departing the White House in January, Biden has made few public appearances. Aside from a pre-recorded video for the Democratic National Committee’s winter meeting, the NHSMUN speech marked his first live address.
“As I look across the room, you are the reason why I remain optimistic about our future. Your vision. Your commitment. Your engagement,” Biden told the group of high school delegates in attendance.
Despite being billed as a significant event, Biden’s speech was not covered by any major news outlets. No broadcast networks aired the address, and no mainstream political reporting followed the event. The lack of media attention has drawn scrutiny, particularly given Biden’s past claims of popularity and electoral support.
In 2020, Biden secured over 80 million votes in the presidential election — the most votes ever recorded for a U.S. presidential candidate. Yet his first public appearance since leaving the presidency failed to generate any visible public interest or media buzz. Observers who attended the NHSMUN event described the atmosphere as subdued, with Biden delivering his remarks in a low, measured tone.
His delivery prompted comparisons to campaign events during the 2024 election cycle, where attendees frequently commented on the lack of energy in the room. “I feel like I’m at a wake,” one person said after attending a Biden event in the final months of the 2024 presidential race.
Biden eventually withdrew from the 2024 campaign, citing personal and political considerations, after a series of low-energy appearances and lackluster public engagement. The NHSMUN event was held in New York City and brought together thousands of high school students from across the country to simulate international diplomacy and debate global policy issues.
Biden’s remarks were intended to inspire civic engagement and leadership among students, though the address failed to draw national media attention. Biden’s post-presidency visibility has been minimal. He has spent most of his time in Delaware, with limited public messaging or appearances since stepping down.
His brief virtual appearance at the DNC winter meeting was pre-recorded and did not include interaction with party members or live questions. The absence of press coverage surrounding the NHSMUN speech raised questions about Biden’s future public role and the level of interest in his post-presidency activities.
At the time of publication, Biden’s office had not issued any formal statement regarding the lack of coverage or public attention following his address. The Democratic Party has also not commented on Biden’s future political involvement or public presence. The event concluded without fanfare, and Biden returned to Delaware following his appearance.
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