Biden Sounds Alarm Over ‘Dark Days’ in America

Speaking at the National Bar Association’s annual gala in Chicago, former President Joe Biden painted a grim picture of the United States under President Donald Trump. Without ever saying Trump’s name directly,

Biden warned that the country is in “dark days,” accusing the executive branch of actively trying to dismantle the Constitution.

Accusing Congress of Standing By

Biden expressed frustration with lawmakers he says have been complicit in the erosion of democratic norms.

He argued that too many in Congress are “sitting on the sidelines,” allowing the president to act unchecked. Even the Supreme Court, he claimed, has issued rulings that have further emboldened the administration.

A Defining Moment in U.S. History

The former president told the audience that America is at a turning point, one of those rare periods that divide “all that came before from everything that followed.”

He pointed to executive overreach, the rollback of freedoms, and the erosion of long-standing legal precedents as signs of this dangerous shift.

‘This Guy’ in the White House

Biden avoided using Trump’s name, instead calling him “this guy.” He warned that the current political climate shows why judicial oversight is critical. “Judges matter. Courts matter. The law matters and the Constitution matters,” he said. “Get ready, folks, this is just starting.”

Criticism for Law Firms and Media

Biden also took aim at law firms that he says are “bowing to pressure” and “bending to bullies” rather than standing firm for justice.

Some major media outlets, he added, have failed to challenge the administration’s aggressive tactics, particularly on immigration.

Erasing Progress and Justice

In sharp terms, Biden accused the Trump administration of working to undo the achievements of his own presidency.

He said they are attempting to “erase history rather than make it” and to roll back fairness, equality, and justice.

‘Our Future Is on the Line’

“This is no time to sugarcoat it,” Biden told the crowd. “These are dark days, but you’re here because our future is literally on the line.”

He urged Americans to be unapologetic in their fight for the nation’s future and democratic principles.

Humor About Age Amid Serious Warnings

Despite the gravity of his speech, Biden found a moment to joke about his age, noting he was both the youngest senator and the oldest president in U.S. history.

“It’s hell turning 40 twice,” he quipped, drawing laughter from the audience.

Private Life and Health Battles

Since leaving office, Biden has kept a relatively low public profile. Battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer, he spends much of his time at his homes in Delaware.

He has made only a handful of public appearances and is working on a forthcoming book.

A Call to Action for Americans

Biden closed with a passionate appeal for courage and civic engagement. He urged lawyers, journalists, and citizens to defend constitutional rights, resist intimidation, and stand up to unlawful power.

“Write the article, give the speech, lead the protest,” he said. “Fight for the soul of the nation.”