Posted on 09/06/2025 3:16:11 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Former President Joe Biden has decided to build his presidential library in his home state of Delaware, and is set to start a fundraising push to fund the effort soon, according to a senior member of the Joe and Jill Biden Foundation.
The effort is expected to be a heavy lift, as presidential libraries carry hefty price tags totaling into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Biden will start fundraising later than his predecessors and the donor requests come as Democrats continue to grapple with their path forward and where to invest money.
The library will be a key part of efforts to burnish Biden’s legacy. Since leaving the White House, Biden, 82, has spent much of his post-presidency in Delaware but has only given a few public speeches.
In May, he began treatment for an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that metastasized to his bones.
Biden’s team envisions constructing an “immersive museum” to recap his legacy and wants the library to become “a hub for leadership, service, and civic engagement.
“The project will serve as a vibrant and lasting space where history, learning, and civic leadership come together, inspiring future generations to lead with purpose, serve their communities, and strengthen our nation,” the senior member said.
The foundation recently approved a 13-member board of governance comprised of close allies and former administration officials. Rufus Gifford, a longtime Democratic fundraiser who served in the Biden and Obama administrations, will serve as board chair. Other notable members include former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, and Steve Ricchetti, former counselor to Biden.
Biden’s team has yet to...
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Realistically he will have a hard time raising money and given his health situation he may not live long enough even for a ground breaking ceremony. He would need to raise around $300 to $500 Million including an Endowment to run the Library.
Just who is going to contribute to that even with a Tax write-off ?
He might be better off just donating his Papers and Material to a University, providing one would want to take that on.
Couple a sand castles in Rehobeth Beach would be appropriate
Sponsored by Baskin Robbin’s?
DOES THAT MEAN THE GARAGE WILL BE CLEANED OUT???
What an absurd travesty that a do-nothing Autopen President thinks he’s deserving of a library.
Are they going to put all his stolen documents in there?
“Biden’s team envisions constructing an “immersive museum” to recap his legacy “
Showers where one can experience a naked AI BiXiden chasing one around?
Don’t forget to display the bunny suit that repeatedly directed Biden from getting into trouble at the Easter day event.
Not on red cent for a Biden Library! Most of the money will go up someones nose.
What the heck would be in that library, a couple of leaflets?
A whole library filled with coloring books and 3 peg Cracker Barrel games. The one Joe could never conquer.
Maybe they can just have a garage with some of Hunter’s paintings on the walls, a few framed Covid vaccine passports and a video tutorial on how to use an Autopen.
Depends
Maybe organized labor will chip in some money, but I agree that he’s going to have a very difficult time raising enough money for a typical presidential library.
The Auto-pen should be prominently displayed.
Young girls will be given free admission.
I think he'll get some donors from China to chip in for the library.
A Scratch and Sniff library — a first.
That and a Depends wing. Bronzed soiled diapers.
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