Joe Biden Struggles to Secure Speaking Gigs at $300K Fee

Former President Joe Biden is struggling to secure lucrative speaking engagements after leaving office, despite lowering his fee to $300,000 per appearance—a rate 25% below Barack Obama’s. Industry insiders and former aides say the Creative Artists Agency, which represents Biden, has had difficulty booking events for him, and some reports suggest his team has even floated higher fees. Biden’s recent public appearances, including a speech where he referred to Black children as 'colored kids,' have drawn criticism and concern from former staffers, who describe his return to the spotlight as 'hard to watch' and indicative of regression. Some ex-aides, particularly minority staffers, feel disillusioned, noting a lack of engagement from Biden’s senior team even during his presidency. Additional demands for private jets and staff expenses further complicate his marketability. Overall, there appears to be limited demand for Biden’s post-presidential speaking events, with some close to him suggesting he should instead focus on enjoying retirement.