Liberal media rage over Biden’s farewell speech: ‘Send a chill down my spine’

President Biden gave what some liberal media commentators called one of the “best,” “most memorable” and “sobering” speeches of his life Wednesday night.

Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office, ending a career in politics that spanned half a century.

“I think that was maybe one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard Joe Biden give,” former Obama adviser and CNN commentator David Axelrod said after the president finished.

“And the reason is that he gave the speech about the country. Yes, he claimed credit for progress, but the speech was about the country he believes in, the country he sees, the challenges and threats that he sees. And ultimately , it was a very optimistic speech that we can overcome them if we are serious about facing them,” he added.

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US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on January 15, 2025. (Getty Images)

Former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris Ashley Etienne agreed with Axelrod, adding how “poignant and relevant” she found the speech.

“I thought it was really smart and wise and appropriate for the president to lay out the threats as we move forward,” Etienne said.

Washington Post associate editor Mary Jordan was enthusiastic on ABC News, calling the speech “memorable” and “blunt.”

“By far, one of the most memorable speeches he’s given because Joe Biden has really struggled with the narrative,” Jordan said. “And Donald Trump has basically run the whole narrative.”

She added: “Tonight I thought he was lethargic, unusually bright.”

Meet the Press host Kristen Welker told NBC anchor Lester Holt, “I think this was a speech for the history books, Lester.”

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow focused primarily on the parts of Biden’s speech that warned of a tech “oligarchy” threatening the country and concerns about the free press after removing fact-checkers.

An MSNBC panel discussed Biden’s farewell speech Wednesday night. (MSNBC screenshot)

“It’s stark and sobering, and like I said, it sent a chill down my spine,” Maddow said. “I think he’s right and I’m glad he took this time to say it.”

Joy Reid agreed that Biden’s comments “had to be said” and was similarly glad he did.

Conservatives were largely frustrated by the speech, calling it the “worst farewell speech in presidential history” for his dark warning about the “ultra-wealthy”.

“I want to warn the country about some things that give me great concern. … It’s a dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra-wealthy people. The dangerous consequences if their abuse of power is left unchecked,” Biden said.

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“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy. Our basic rights, freedoms and a fair chance for everyone to get ahead,” he continued.

Biden gave a dark warning about the threat of an oligarchy emerging in the country. (Getty)

Biden will officially leave the White House on January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president. He ends a political career that spanned fifty years.

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Fox News’ Emma Colton contributed to this report.