President Joe Biden, in an interview with USA TODAY, expressed confidence in his potential victory over Donald Trump if he had run for re-election. He also discussed his legacy, emphasizing his plan to restore the economy and America's global leadership. As his term ends, Biden contemplates actions such as granting preemptive pardons to figures like Liz Cheney and Dr.
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