While Biden remains engaged with politics, he is also leaning into the personal joys of post-presidency. During his San Diego visit, attendees spotted him flying coach, accompanied by Secret Service detail. After the speech, he headed to Los Angeles to meet his first great-grandson.

“I have the advantage of being able to engage in their lives, help where I can,” Biden said about his family. “Every single day I contact every single one of my grandchildren.”

His comments resonated with many in the audience, offering a more personal side to a figure often defined by policy and politics. When asked how he would like to be remembered, Biden replied simply: “Being a good father.”

Writing the Next Chapter

Another revelation from Biden’s appearance was his plan to write another memoir. The former president said he is working on a 500-page book that will cover his most recent four years in office. “Every president is expected to write a memoir,” he explained. “It’s not a criticism, it’s an observation. Most take between three and six years to get it done.”

Biden hinted that the book would not just be a record of events, but also a reflection on how those events shaped the world. “They want me to just focus on the four years and talk about what happened and how it impacted the world… if it did.”

For Biden, the memoir represents a chance to cement his version of history and ensure that his perspective is included in the national conversation.

Between Past and Present

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