As Joe Biden’s time in the White House draws to a close, his presidency faces intense examination. Key decisions and controversies throughout 2024 have sparked debates about his leadership and the legacy he leaves behind.
As Joe Biden’s presidency concludes, questions about his legacy have taken centre stage. Throughout 2024, his administration faced criticism over key decisions that defined his final year in office.
Delays in delivering military aid to both Israel and Ukraine were among the most contentious issues. Critics argue that these delays prolonged conflicts, raising concerns about the administration's strategic approach.
Domestically, inefficiencies in Biden’s green energy programmes drew attention. Despite allocating $3 billion for electric trucks, only 93 vehicles were delivered. Similarly, a $7.5 billion investment in charging stations resulted in just 200 installations, sparking questions about the management of taxpayer funds.
Biden also faced backlash for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, despite earlier promises not to grant clemency. The move was justified by the president as a response to political pressures, but it raised significant public trust concerns.
Controversial clemencies further added to the debate. By late 2024, Biden granted clemency to 37 federal death-row inmates, including those convicted of severe crimes, drawing criticism for policy inconsistency.
In foreign policy, Biden refrained from imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court despite actions against U.S. allies. Additionally, his perceived failure to fulfil a 2021 promise to avenge the Abbey Gate bombing remained a point of contention.
A virtual event in September 2024 also attracted controversy when Biden referred to Trump supporters as “garbage” while condemning rhetoric about Puerto Rico. Although the comment was later clarified, it sparked widespread debate.
As the Biden presidency ends, his final year is being examined closely, with critics and supporters debating the long-term impact of his decisions.
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As the Ukraine war is highlighted by some leaders during the United Nations' 81st General Assembly meeting in New York, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Thursday, as Iran reiterated that it will neither enter into new negotiations with the United States nor re-open the Strait as long as its conditions are not met, despite recent indirect talks in New York mediated by Qatar.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on Wednesday, as Washington pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine and Kyiv and Moscow continue to strike energy infrastructure.
The 81st UN General Assembly continues in New York on Wednesday, with another day of high-level speeches and diplomatic meetings. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and international cooperation remain at the centre of discussions.
The 81st UN General Assembly has wrapped up its third day in New York on Thursday, with world leaders delivering high-level speeches and holding diplomatic meetings.
The U.S. Senate narrowly rejected a resolution on Thursday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorisation, as Democrats sought to put Republicans on the record over the increasingly unpopular conflict ahead of November's midterm elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, 24 September, for talks focused on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the war with Iran.
Displacement camps and health centres have been attacked during a surge in violence in Yemen between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthis, UN agencies said on Thursday, as the civilian death toll continues to rise.
France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, a key site for energy transport, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
As the Ukraine war is highlighted by some leaders during the United Nations' 81st General Assembly meeting in New York, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
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