Unfortunately, Biden’s foreign policy legacy is largely a dark one. Biden promised to end the chaos of Trump’s America First outlook, but his own presidency was often marked by incompetent execution, a hearty appetite for war, neglect of diplomacy and disregard for the basic principles of human rights and justice.

President Biden gave his final address to the nation this week, emphasizing his accomplishments in office and expressing his concern with the direction of the country going forward. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley shares his thoughts on the legacy of the Biden administration and where Democrats go from here.