Biden Selects Site Of Presidential Library
Former President Joe Biden has officially selected his home state of Delaware as the location for his upcoming presidential library, even as the Democratic Party faces historic fundraising challenges and mounting political setbacks after the 2024 election.
The library will be managed by a 13-member board handpicked by the Joe and Jill Biden Foundation. According to the Associated Press, the group includes some of Biden’s closest allies, such as former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Democratic fundraiser Rufus Gifford, and longtime political insider Steve Ricchetti. Gifford, who will chair the board, says their focus is now on generating the massive funding needed for the project.
“We’re not going to set a fundraising goal we can’t reach,” Gifford told reporters, hinting at concerns about shrinking donor enthusiasm within the Democratic base.
Democrats in Crisis After 2024 Defeats
This announcement comes at a critical moment for Democrats, who are reeling from major losses in the 2024 election. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is now far behind the Republican National Committee (RNC) in fundraising — a troubling sign heading into the 2026 midterms.
Biden’s team will need to convince donors to contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to a legacy project at a time when many on the Left are questioning the party’s direction and its future leadership. For conservatives, this serves as a sign that Democrats are divided and struggling, while Republicans, led by President Trump, are gaining momentum.
Skyrocketing Costs of Presidential Libraries
The price tags for presidential libraries have soared over the years:
- Bill Clinton’s Library: $165 million
- George W. Bush’s Library: $500 million
- Barack Obama’s Library: Over $800 million
Gifford admitted that Biden’s library will likely cost somewhere between Bush’s and Obama’s, which means a massive fundraising effort will be required — one that could expose how much influence wealthy donors still hold over the Democratic Party.
Shaping Biden’s Legacy
Supporters of the project claim the Biden Presidential Library will serve as a “hub for leadership, service, and civic engagement.” A senior board member told CNN the library will be a place where history and civic leadership come together to “inspire future generations.”
But critics argue that this is less about inspiring Americans and more about rewriting history to paint Biden’s deeply controversial presidency in a positive light. During Biden’s time in office, Americans endured crippling inflation, skyrocketing crime, a border crisis, and foreign policy disasters — issues that conservative voters are unlikely to forget.
Many see the library as an attempt to polish Biden’s legacy while ignoring the real-life consequences of his policies.
Why This Matters to Conservatives
Biden’s library announcement highlights how out of touch the Democratic Party has become. At a time when millions of Americans are struggling with higher prices, Democrats are prioritizing a multi-hundred-million-dollar monument to a failed presidency.
Meanwhile, President Trump and Republicans are focused on rebuilding the country, securing the border, and restoring law and order.
Bottom Line: A Costly Tribute Amid a Divided Party
The Biden Presidential Library will be a test of Democratic power and unity. If Biden’s team cannot raise the massive funds required, it will signal just how weak the party has become heading into future elections.
Conservatives see this project as a symbol of Washington elitism — another example of Democrats putting themselves first while ordinary Americans pay the price.
