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Joe Biden's new book 'Promise Me, America' to be released after U.S. midterms

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Joe Biden will release a new book, 'Promise Me, America,' on November 17.
  • The book covers his White House tenure, including efforts on the pandemic, economy, climate, and Ukraine support.
  • Its release shortly after U.S. midterm elections and Biden's decision not to run in 2024 has caused concern among Democrats.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden is set to release his new book, 'Promise Me, America,' on November 17, weeks after the crucial midterm elections. The book delves into his four years in the White House, detailing his administration's work on managing the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding the economy through 'Bidenomics,' addressing climate change, and supporting Ukraine amid its war with Russia.

Since leaving the White House, many people have asked me: 'Joe, what have you actually done?' I have spent a lot of time with my family, I have fought cancer, and I have written a book about my presidency.

— Joe BidenAnnouncing his new book, 'Promise Me, America'.

Biden announced the book, stating, "Since leaving the White House, many people have asked me: 'Joe, what have you actually done?' I have spent a lot of time with my family, I have fought cancer, and I have written a book about my presidency." The title is a nod to his previous publication, 'Promise Me, Dad,' which focused on the death of his son Beau Biden.

'Promise Me, America' aims to explore the challenges facing the nation and the decisions Biden made during his term, emphasizing his "confidence in the promising future of America." However, the timing of the publication has sparked concern among Democrats. The book's release follows Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, a decision influenced by doubts about his physical and mental health, particularly after a widely criticized debate performance against Donald Trump.

'Promise Me, America' is about the challenges facing our country. It is about the decisions I made and why I made them, but above all, it is about the confidence I have in the promising future of America.

— Joe BidenDescribing the content of his new book.

Democrats worry the book's release could distract from their midterm election goals, which include maintaining focus on Donald Trump's presidency. While Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to rally support, she struggled to differentiate herself from Biden. First Lady Jill Biden also addressed the challenging debate in her memoir, expressing fear for her husband's well-being. Despite these concerns, Democrats remain hopeful about retaining their majority in the House of Representatives and potentially the Senate.

I was terrified, because I had never seen Joe like that before. Never. I thought: 'My God, he's having a stroke.'

— Jill BidenRecalling a debate performance in her memoir.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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