“Ya know, I often ask the question rhetorically: if America doesn’t lead the world, who can?” Biden said, raising his voice. “No, no, not a joke. Not because of power. Who can put it together?” He also claimed that lawmakers from both parties continue to consult him.

“I’m dealing with a lot of Democrats and Republican colleagues, all of them wanting to talk,” he said. “Not because they think I have the answer, just to bounce things off me.”

Perhaps most perplexing was Biden’s segue: “I’m also laying rubber with my ’67 Corvette on my driveway,” he added.

Critics were quick to pounce on the remarks, calling them out-of-touch and emblematic of what they say were broader issues during his presidency.

Under Biden’s administration, the U.S. faced rising inflation, soaring gas prices, and ongoing struggles at the southern border. His tenure ended with growing internal pressure from within the Democratic Party, culminating in his decision not to seek re-election.