Trump congratulates 'new administration' but ignores Biden's name in farewell address

Outgoing US President Donald Trump on January 19 delivered a farewell speech, where he failed to mention his successor Joe Biden and just referred to incoming government as "new administration". In his 20-minute address, Trump did t mention Biden a single time, while he also shied away from ackwledging Democratic leader's win in presidential election. Although, 45th President did wish success to "new administration" as he extended his best wishes. 

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"I stand before you truly proud of what we have achieved toger. We did what we came here to do, and so much more. This week we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous. We extend our best wishes, and we also want m to have luck, a very important word," Trump said in his last speech from White House. 

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Trump highlights accomplishments

Most of Trump's speech covered "accomplishments" his administration had achieved in last four years. Trump highlighted some of key works his administration had done since 2017, including "tax-cut reforms, slashing job-killing regulations". Trump also mentioned some of his biggest foreign policy achievements such as withdrawing from Paris Climate Agreement, re-negotiating South Korea deal, replacing NAFTA with USMCA, and imposing tariffs on China. 

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"Political violence is an attack on everything we cherish as Americans. It can never be tolerated. w more than ever, we must unify around our shared values and rise above partisan rancor and forge our common destiny," Trump said.  

Trump also condemned recent violence in Washington DC, where a group of riotous mob laid siege on Capitol Hill building while a joint session to certify Biden's win was underway. Trump called insurrection an "assault on capital", saying it can never be tolerated. Trump, in his address, thanked some of closest people he has had in White House, including First Lady Melania, son-in-law Jared Kushner, daughter Ivanka. Trump also thanked his deputy Mike Pence and his family as well as his Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, White House staff, and cabinet. he furr thanked Secret Service, Marine One, and Air Force One teams. 

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