Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joe Biden
Discover the career path of Joe Biden, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Joe Biden served as the 46th President of the United States (2021-2025). A Democrat, he previously represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate from 1973 to 2009. He also served as the 47th Vice President under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017.
1934: State Legislative Chambers Result
The 2022 midterm election was the first since 1934 in which the president's party lost no state legislative chambers.
1968: Clerked at Law Firm
In 1968, Joe Biden clerked at a law firm headed by William Prickett and identified as a Republican, later registering as an independent due to his distaste for Richard Nixon.
1968: Incumbent Declined to Run for Reelection
In 2024, after Joe Biden withdrew from the race, he became the first eligible incumbent to decline to run for reelection since 1968.
1969: Practiced Law
In 1969, Joe Biden resumed practicing law, first as a public defender in Wilmington, Delaware, then joined a firm headed by Sid Balick before starting his own firm, Biden and Walsh.
1969: Admitted to Delaware Bar
In 1969, Joe Biden was admitted to the Delaware bar.
1970: Ran for New Castle County Council
In 1970, Joe Biden ran for the fourth district seat on the New Castle County Council.
January 5, 1971: Took Office on New Castle County Council
On January 5, 1971, Joe Biden took office on the New Castle County Council.
1972: Elected as U.S. Senator
In 1972, Joe Biden defeated Republican incumbent J. Caleb Boggs to become the junior U.S. senator from Delaware.
January 1, 1973: End of Term on New Castle County Council
On January 1, 1973, Joe Biden's term on the New Castle County Council ended.
1973: Elected to the Senate
In 1973, Joe Biden began representing Delaware in the United States Senate.
1974: Described Political Positions
In 1974, Joe Biden described himself as liberal on civil rights and liberties, senior citizens' concerns, and healthcare, but conservative on other issues, including abortion and military conscription.
1975: Murder of FBI agents
In 1975, FBI agents were murdered and Leonard Peltier was convicted for those murders. Biden commuted Peltier's sentence to house arrest in December 2024.
1976: Supported Measure Forbidding Federal Funds for Busing
In 1976, Joe Biden supported a measure forbidding the use of federal funds for transporting students beyond the school closest to them.
1976: Endorsed Jimmy Carter
In 1976, Joe Biden was the first U.S. senator to endorse Governor Jimmy Carter for president in the Democratic primary.
1977: Co-sponsored Amendment Closing Loopholes in Busing Measure
In 1977, Joe Biden co-sponsored an amendment closing loopholes in a measure that forbade the use of federal funds for transporting students beyond the school closest to them.
1978: Re-elected to U.S. Senate
In 1978, Joe Biden was re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
1978: Carter Signed Amendment into Law
In 1978, President Carter signed the amendment that Joe Biden co-sponsored into law.
1979: SALT II Treaty Signed
In 1979, the SALT II Treaty was signed by Soviet general secretary Leonid Brezhnev and President Carter, but it was not ratified by Congress. Joe Biden later met with Soviet foreign minister Andrei Gromyko and secured changes.
1980: Biden Loses American Samoa Contest
In 2024, Joe Biden lost the American Samoa contest to venture capitalist Jason Palmer, becoming the first incumbent president to lose a contest while appearing on the ballot since Jimmy Carter in 1980.
1981: Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee
In 1981, Joe Biden became the ranking minority member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
1984: Objected to Strategic Defense Initiative
In 1984, Joe Biden objected to the Strategic Defense Initiative plan to construct autonomous systems of ICBM defense at a congressional hearing.
1984: Comprehensive Crime Control Act
In 1984, Joe Biden was a Democratic floor manager for the successful passage of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act. Supporters praised him for modifying some of the law's worst provisions.
1984: Re-elected to U.S. Senate
In 1984, Joe Biden was re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
1986: Midterm Election Result
The 2022 midterm election was the first midterm election since 1986 in which the incumbent president's party achieved a net gain in governorships.
June 9, 1987: Announcement of Candidacy for 1988 Presidential Nomination
On June 9, 1987, Joe Biden declared his candidacy for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination. He was considered a strong candidate.
September 23, 1987: Withdrawal from 1988 Presidential Race
On September 23, 1987, Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy from the 1988 presidential race after accusations of plagiarism and false claims about his academic record.
1987: Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
In 1987, Joe Biden became the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
1988: Unsuccessful Presidential Run
In 1988, Joe Biden ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination.
1988: Robert Bork Nomination Hearings
In 1988, as chair, Joe Biden presided over the contentious U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Robert Bork. Biden reversed his approval of a hypothetical Bork nomination. Bork's nomination was rejected in the committee by a 5–9 vote and then in the full Senate, 42–58.
1988: Presidential Campaign
Joe Biden was a candidate for the 1988 presidential nomination
1989: Relationship with MBNA Began
Since 1989, Joe Biden's campaigns received contributions from MBNA and he was viewed as being close to the credit card company.
1990: Re-elected to U.S. Senate
In 1990, Joe Biden was re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
1991: Began Teaching at Widener University
In 1991, Joe Biden began co-teaching a seminar on constitutional law at Widener University School of Law as an adjunct professor.
1991: Opposition to Gulf War Authorization
In 1991, Joe Biden voted against authorization for the Gulf War. He also became interested in the Yugoslav Wars after hearing about Serbian abuses during the Croatian War of Independence.
1991: Clarence Thomas Nomination Hearings
In 1991, during Clarence Thomas's nomination hearings, Joe Biden's questions on constitutional issues were often convoluted. The full Senate confirmed Thomas by a 52–48 vote, with Biden opposed. Liberal legal advocates and women's groups felt strongly that Biden had mishandled the hearings and not done enough to support Anita Hill.
April 1993: Meeting with Slobodan Milošević
In April 1993, Joe Biden had a tense three-hour meeting with Serbian leader Slobodan Milošević.
1994: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
In 1994, Joe Biden helped pass the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, which included a ban on assault weapons, and the Violence Against Women Act, which he has called his most significant legislation. The 1994 crime law was unpopular among progressives and criticized for resulting in mass incarceration.
1995: Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee
In 1995, Joe Biden was the ranking minority member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
1996: Re-elected to U.S. Senate
In 1996, Joe Biden was re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
1997: Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
In 1997, Joe Biden became the ranking minority member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
1997: Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee
In 1997, Joe Biden was the ranking minority member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
1999: Support for NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia
In 1999, during the Kosovo War, Joe Biden supported the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia. He and Senator John McCain co-sponsored the McCain-Biden Kosovo Resolution, which called on Clinton to use all necessary force.
2000: Bankruptcy Legislation Veto
In 2000, Joe Biden sponsored bankruptcy legislation sought by credit card issuers. Bill Clinton vetoed the bill that year.
2000: William Roth Defeated
In 2000, William Roth, the senator who Joe Biden was junior to, was defeated.
June 2001: Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
In June 2001, Joe Biden became the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
October 2002: Vote in Favor of Iraq War Authorization
In October 2002, Joe Biden, as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, voted in favor of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq, approving the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
2002: Re-elected to U.S. Senate
In 2002, Joe Biden was re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
2003: End of Chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
In 2003, Joe Biden's chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ended.
2005: Calling Iraq War Vote a Mistake
By 2005, Joe Biden called his 2002 vote for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq a "mistake", but did not push for withdrawal.
2005: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act
In 2005, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act passed, with Joe Biden being one of only 18 Democrats to vote for it, while leading Democrats and consumer rights organizations opposed it.
2005: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level
In 2005, the baseline year from which the Rhodium Group used to analyse the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.
2005: Baseline Year for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
In April 2021, Joe Biden announced a goal to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, which served as the baseline for measuring the reduction.
January 2007: Announcement of 2008 Presidential Candidacy
In January 2007, Joe Biden declared his candidacy in the 2008 presidential elections.
September 2007: Non-Binding Resolution Endorsing Iraq Division Plan
In September 2007, a non-binding resolution endorsing Joe Biden's plan to divide Iraq into a loose federation of three ethnic states passed the Senate, but the idea failed to gain traction.
2007: Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
In 2007, Joe Biden became the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
January 3, 2008: Withdrawal from 2008 Presidential Race
On January 3, 2008, Joe Biden placed fifth in the Iowa caucuses and withdrew from the 2008 presidential race.
August 2008: Selection as Obama's Running Mate
In August 2008, Barack Obama and Joe Biden met to discuss the possibility of a place for Biden in the Obama administration, and developed a strong personal rapport. On August 22, Obama announced that Biden would be his running mate.
September 2008: Vote for Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
In September 2008, as the 2008 financial crisis reached a peak, Joe Biden voted for the $700 billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which passed in the Senate.
2008: Chosen as Running Mate
In 2008, Barack Obama chose Joe Biden as his running mate.
2008: Ended Teaching at Widener University
In 2008, Joe Biden ended his time co-teaching at Widener University School of Law.
2008: Re-elected to U.S. Senate
In 2008, Joe Biden was re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
2008: 2008 Presidential Campaign
Joe Biden was a candidate in the 2008 presidential elections
2008: Stature in the Political World
Joe Biden's 2008 campaign raised his stature in the political world.
January 2009: Resignation from the Senate
In January 2009, Joe Biden resigned from the Senate on January 15, after being reelected to both the Senate and the vice presidency.
January 20, 2009: Sworn in as Vice President
On January 20, 2009, Joe Biden was sworn in as Vice President of the United States. He stated his intention to eliminate some roles assumed by Dick Cheney and not emulate any previous vice presidency. He became the first vice president from Delaware and the first Roman Catholic vice president.
2009: Became Vice President
In 2009, Joe Biden became the 47th Vice President under President Barack Obama.
2009: End of Chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
In 2009, Joe Biden's chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ended.
October 2010: Obama Asks Biden to Remain as Running Mate
In October 2010, Joe Biden stated that Barack Obama had asked him to remain as his running mate for the 2012 presidential election.
December 2010: Tax Package Compromise
In December 2010, Joe Biden's advocacy for a middle ground and negotiations with Mitch McConnell were instrumental in producing the Obama administration's compromise tax package, which included a temporary extension of the Bush tax cuts.
February 2011: Completed Stimulus Package Oversight
In February 2011, Joe Biden completed his role overseeing infrastructure spending from the Obama stimulus package. He reported the number of fraud incidents with stimulus monies had been less than one percent.
May 2011: Debt Ceiling Crisis Negotiations
During the 2011 U.S. debt ceiling crisis, Joe Biden led negotiations with Congress. His relationship with Mitch McConnell led to the Budget Control Act of 2011 that solved the crisis. Some reports suggest Biden opposed proceeding with the May 2011 U.S. mission to kill Osama bin Laden.
May 2012: Statement on Same-Sex Marriage
In May 2012, Joe Biden's statement that he was "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex marriage gained considerable public attention. He made the statement without administration consent, and within days, President Obama announced that he too supported same-sex marriage, an action in part forced by Biden's remarks.
December 2012: Gun Violence Task Force
In December 2012, Barack Obama named Joe Biden to head the Gun Violence Task Force, created to address the causes of school shootings and consider possible gun control measures after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
January 20, 2013: Inaugurated to Second Term
On January 20, 2013, Joe Biden was inaugurated to a second term as Vice President at a small ceremony at Number One Observatory Circle.
January 2014: White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault
In January 2014, the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault was begun with Joe Biden and Valerie Jarrett as co-chairs.
January 20, 2017: Left Office as Vice President
On January 20, 2017, Joe Biden left office as Vice President of the United States and was succeeded by Mike Pence. Biden then became an honorary professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
2017: End of Vice Presidency
In 2017, Joe Biden's term as Vice President ended.
2017: Biden Signs With Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Joe Biden signed with talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) from 2017 to 2020.
January 2018: Time for Biden PAC Formed
In January 2018, a political action committee known as Time for Biden was formed, signaling early speculation about a potential 2020 presidential run.
March 2019: Biden Says He is a Bridge to the Future
In March 2019, Joe Biden stated that he viewed himself as a "bridge" to the next generation of leaders, emphasizing his support for emerging figures in the Democratic Party.
April 25, 2019: Launched Presidential Campaign
On April 25, 2019, Joe Biden launched his campaign for president, citing worries about the Trump administration and a "sense of duty".
February 2020: US-Taliban Agreement Provisions
In February 2020, American forces had begun withdrawing from Afghanistan under the provisions of the US-Taliban agreement, which set a May 1, 2021, deadline.
April 8, 2020: Sanders Suspends Campaign
On April 8, 2020, Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign, making Joe Biden the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party.
November 2020: Biden Elected President
In November 2020, Joe Biden was elected as the 46th President of the United States, defeating incumbent Donald Trump. Trump made false claims of widespread election fraud.
2020: Won Presidential Election
In 2020, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris defeated Donald Trump and Mike Pence in the presidential election.
2020: Biden Signs With Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Joe Biden signed with talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) from 2017 to 2020.
January 20, 2021: Biden Inaugurated as President
On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. At 78, he was the oldest person to assume the presidency at that time.
February 2021: Ending Support for Saudi-led Bombing Campaign
In February 2021, the Biden administration announced the United States was ending its support for the Saudi-led bombing campaign in Yemen and revoked the designation of Yemen's Houthis as terrorists.
March 2021: American Jobs Plan Proposed
In late March 2021, as part of the Build Back Better agenda, Biden proposed the American Jobs Plan, a $2 trillion package addressing transport, utilities, broadband infrastructure, housing, schools, manufacturing, research, and workforce development.
June 2021: First Trip Abroad as President
In June 2021, Biden took his first trip abroad as president, visiting Belgium, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and attending several summits.
July 2021: Biden Urges Vaccination Amid Delta Variant Spread
In July 2021, Joe Biden emphasized the importance of Americans getting vaccinated amid a slowing vaccination rate and the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant.
August 2021: Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill
In August 2021, the Senate passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
September 2021: Announcement of AUKUS Security Pact
In September 2021, President Biden announced AUKUS, a security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
November 2021: House Approves Infrastructure Bill
In early November 2021, the House approved the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, covering infrastructure related to transport, utilities, and broadband.
2021: Judicial Appointments
By the end of 2021, Biden had 40 nominees to the federal judiciary confirmed, and he prioritized diversity in his appointments, with most being women and people of color.
2021: Immigration Policies
In 2021, Biden unveiled the U.S. Citizenship Act and moved to dismantle several Trump-era policies, including halting border wall construction and ending the travel ban on Muslim-majority countries.
2021: Became 46th President
In 2021, Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States.
2021: Biden Officially Recognized the Armenian Genocide
In 2021, Joe Biden officially recognized the Armenian genocide, becoming the first U.S. president to do so.
2021: American Rescue Plan Act Signed into Law
In 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. This was a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package designed to help the United States recover from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Biden Revokes Trump's Security Clearance
In 2021, President Joe Biden revoked Donald Trump's security clearance for his role in inciting the January 6 Capitol attack. This action was a reversal of traditional practices.
2021: Biden Promotes Climate Agreement at COP26
In 2021, before and during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), Biden promoted an agreement for the U.S. and the European Union to cut methane emissions by a third by 2030.
2021: Introduction of Honoring our PACT Act
The Honoring our PACT Act was introduced in 2021 and later signed into law by President Biden on August 10, 2022, to improve healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic substances.
January 2022: Justice Breyer Announces Retirement
In January 2022, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his intention to retire.
January 2022: Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors
In January 2022, an executive order signed by Biden to increase the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour went into effect for 390,000 workers.
February 2022: Counterterrorism raid in Syria
In early February 2022, President Biden ordered a counterterrorism raid in northern Syria, resulting in the death of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, the second leader of the Islamic State.
April 2022: Biden Signs Postal Service Reform Act
In April 2022, Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. This was done to revamp the finances and operations of the United States Postal Service agency.
June 25, 2022: Biden Signs Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
On June 25, 2022, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law, which aimed to address gun reform issues following the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
August 7, 2022: Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act
On August 7, 2022, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, with all Democrats voting in favor and all Republicans opposed, and Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie.
August 9, 2022: Biden Signs CHIPS and Science Act
On August 9, 2022, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, allocating billions of dollars for domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductors.
August 10, 2022: Honoring our PACT Act Signed into Law
On August 10, 2022, President Biden signed the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 into law. The act intended to improve healthcare access and funding for veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service.
September 2, 2022: Speech and Midterm Elections
On September 2, 2022, Biden delivered a nationally broadcast speech in Philadelphia calling for a "battle for the soul of the nation" and referred to Trump supporters as "semi-fascists."
October 2022: Pardons for Cannabis Possession
In October 2022, Biden pardoned all Americans convicted of "small" amounts of cannabis possession under federal law.
December 2022: No TikTok on Government Devices Act
In December 2022, President Biden signed the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, prohibiting the use of TikTok on devices owned by the federal government.
2022: Congress approved aid to Ukraine
In 2022, Congress approved about $113 billion in aid to Ukraine.
2022: Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act
In 2022, Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages.
2022: Inflation Reduction Act Passed
In 2022, part of Joe Biden's Build Back Better Act was incorporated into the Inflation Reduction Act, which was passed into law.
February 4, 2023: Shooting Down of Chinese Surveillance Balloon
On February 4, 2023, President Biden ordered the United States Air Force to shoot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina.
April 4, 2023: Finnish Ascension into NATO
On April 4, 2023, Finland formally ascended into NATO.
April 25, 2023: Biden Confirms Reelection Run
On April 25, 2023, Joe Biden confirmed he would run for reelection as president in the 2024 election, with Kamala Harris as his running mate. A Gallup poll on the same day showed his approval rating at 37 percent, with the economy being the primary concern for most surveyed.
July 2023: Biden Announces Measures to Combat Heat Waves
In July 2023, as heat waves hit the United States, Biden announced measures to protect the population and linked the heat waves to climate change.
October 2023: Request for Additional Aid to Ukraine
In October 2023, the Biden administration requested an additional $61.4 billion in aid for Ukraine for the year ahead.
December 2023: Pardons for Cannabis Use
In December 2023, Biden pardoned Americans for cannabis use or possession on federal lands regardless of whether they had been charged or prosecuted.
February 8, 2024: No Charges Brought Against Biden in Classified Documents Case
On February 8, 2024, Special Counsel Robert Hur announced that no charges would be brought against President Biden regarding the handling of classified documents.
February 29, 2024: Reaction to Killing of Palestinian Civilians Receiving Aid
Following the killing of Palestinian civilians receiving food aid on February 29, 2024, President Biden stated that the current level of aid flowing into Gaza was insufficient.
April 2024: Plan to Protect Water Sources
In April 2024, Biden unveiled a plan to protect and restore natural water sources, covering 3.2 million hectares of wetlands and 161,000 km of waterways.
April 2024: Signing of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
In April 2024, President Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which could ban social networking services deemed to be a "foreign adversary controlled application."
April 2024: Additional aid to Ukraine
In April 2024, an additional $61 billion in aid was added to Ukraine.
May 2024: Increased Tariffs on Chinese Imports
In May 2024, the Biden administration doubled tariffs on solar cells and more than tripled tariffs on lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries imported from China, also raising tariffs on steel, aluminum, and medical materials.
May 31, 2024: Biden's Support for Israeli Ceasefire Proposal
On May 31, 2024, President Biden announced his support for an Israeli ceasefire proposal, noting Hamas was "no longer capable" of another large-scale attack. The ceasefire proposal aimed to establish a permanent ceasefire, release hostages, and reconstruct the Gaza Strip.
June 2024: Concerns About Biden's Mental Acuity
In June 2024, public concern about Joe Biden's mental acuity was widely covered by the media after a weak performance in a presidential debate. Prior to this event, coverage was limited due to pushback from White House officials. After the 2024 election Biden stated that he may have been too old to serve a second term.
June 27, 2024: First Presidential Debate
On June 27, 2024, the first presidential debate was held between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Biden's performance received wide criticism, with commentators noting he frequently lost his train of thought and provided meandering answers. Polling indicated that most viewers believed Trump won. The debate raised questions about Biden's health and age, leading to calls for him to withdraw from the race.
August 6, 2024: Harris Becomes Democratic Presidential Nominee
On August 6, 2024, Kamala Harris officially became the Democratic presidential nominee. This event occurred after Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Harris as his replacement.
August 2024: US Aid to Afghanistan Post-Withdrawal
As of August 2024, after the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, the U.S. remained its biggest aid donor, spending at least $20.7 billion post-withdrawal. U.S. funding has helped support the Taliban government and stabilize Afghanistan's economy.
August 2024: Negotiation of 2024 Ankara prisoner exchange
In August 2024, President Biden negotiated and oversaw the 2024 Ankara prisoner exchange, which was the largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War, involving the release of 26 people.
November 2024: Brokering Ceasefire Agreement in Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
In November 2024, the Biden administration announced that it had helped broker a ceasefire agreement in the Israel–Hezbollah conflict.
December 2024: Clemency Act
In December 2024, Biden granted clemency to about 1,500 nonviolent felons in home confinement.
2024: Biden in the 2024 Democratic Presidential Primaries
In 2024, U.S. Representative Dean Phillips ran against Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primaries, campaigning as a younger alternative. Biden won the New Hampshire primary as a write-in candidate, and secured victories in South Carolina, Nevada, and Michigan. He won 15 of 16 primaries on Super Tuesday. On March 6, Phillips suspended his campaign and endorsed Biden. On March 12, Biden reached more than the 1,968 delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination, becoming the presumptive nominee.
2024: Withdrawal from Presidential Candidacy
In 2024, after intensifying scrutiny about his age and health following the first presidential debate, Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy for reelection.
2024: Biden Promotes Economic Growth and Recovery
In 2024, during his campaign for reelection, Joe Biden promoted higher economic growth and recovery, frequently stating his intention to "finish the job" as a political rallying cry.
2024: Trump Defeats Harris
In the 2024 general election, Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris. Trump won the popular vote over Harris by 49.8% to 48.3%.
January 2025: Biden Claims He Could Have Defeated Trump
In a January 2025 interview, Joe Biden claimed he could have defeated Donald Trump had he not been persuaded to withdraw from the election, despite lagging behind Trump in polling.
January 20, 2025: End of Biden's Presidential Term
On January 20, 2025, Joe Biden's term as President of the United States ended. At the end of his presidency, Biden designated former senior advisors to raise funds for his presidential library.
2025: End of Presidency
In 2025, Joe Biden's term as President of the United States ended.
2030: Projected Reduction in Emissions
According to an analysis, the Inflation Reduction Act will lower U.S. greenhouse gas emissions between 31 percent and 44 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
2030: Methane Emissions Reduction Target
By 2030, the U.S. and the European Union agreed to cut methane emissions by a third, an agreement promoted by Biden in 2021.
2030: U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target
During an international climate summit held on April 22-23, Joe Biden announced the U.S. would aim to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
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