Joe Biden appears to be emulating the Clintons' strategy of commanding hefty fees for speaking engagements, yet the demand for his appearances seems to be lacking.
His recent performance at Harvard, which might have been an attempt to launch this new endeavor, did not seem to resonate well with audiences. The market for speeches characterized by anger, incoherence, and difficulty in sentence formation from past presidents seems limited.
According to the New York Post, Biden is encountering challenges in securing speaking engagements with his $300,000 fee per appearance. This struggle is not limited to his speeches; even Biden family artwork is reportedly facing difficulties in finding buyers.
The Post reveals that some of Biden's former aides believe it might be time for the 82-year-old to step away from the public eye, especially after his recent remarks about "colored kids" during his first public address since leaving office.
A source close to Biden's speaking endeavors disclosed that his standard fee is $300,000, which is notably 25% less than Barack Obama's $400,000 rate when he left office in 2017.
The flexibility of Biden's fee remains uncertain. Additionally, if travel is involved, Biden expects a private jet and expenses for five staff members, with representation by the Creative Artists Agency since February.
The challenges faced by CAA in securing engagements for Biden are not unexpected. The question arises: how will Biden sustain the family's financial endeavors if he cannot command exorbitant speaking fees?
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