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Joe Biden confirmed the release of his next memoir today, titled Promise Me, America, which will detail his time as president. The book is out November 17, two weeks after the midterms, and will offer the “complete story,” according to the promotional video. Promise me, America: that’s not what his autopen inscribed.
“It’s about the challenges we faced as a nation,” Biden said in the video. “It’s about the decisions I made and why I made them.”
Biden’s book will address his handling of Covid-19, January 6, the retreat from Afghanistan, Ukraine and his work with NATO. It will also detail his decision to run for reelection and subsequent last-minute withdrawal.
What stands out in the video is the editing, which highlights Biden’s cognitive challenges and health issues. The quick, obvious cuts point to his struggle to speak coherently. Dramatic music soundtracks clips of Biden reading and being applauded, to highlight his team’s desire to preserve his legacy.
