Biden says European leaders urge him to "get engaged" in US politics amid NATO concerns

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has revealed that several European leaders have privately reached out to him since he left the White House, seeking advice and encouraging his re-engagement in politics, as global anxiety grows over America's shifting posture under President Donald Trump.

Speaking for more than an hour on July 2 in San Diego to thousands of human-resources professionals gathered by the HR trade group SHRM, Biden expressed concern about the rapid undoing of several key foreign policy achievements from his presidency, particularly in relation to NATO, Caliber.Az writes, citing The Wall Street Journal.

“We strengthened NATO in a significant way,” Biden said. Now, he said, "I’m getting calls—I’m not going to go into it, I can’t—from a number of European leaders asking me to get engaged.” He clarified that while he is not returning to politics, he continues to offer guidance behind the scenes.

Biden emphasised the strategic importance of U.S. leadership on the global stage and warned against the risks of isolationism, stating, “America retreating from the world is dangerous—not just for us, but for everyone.”

During Biden’s term, Finland and Sweden joined the NATO alliance, a major shift driven by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Under his leadership, the United States and its allies committed billions of dollars in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

While confirming he remains out of formal politics, Biden acknowledged he still engages in political dialogue due to his deep investment in past efforts. “I really cared about what I was doing,” he said, adding that both Democratic and Republican lawmakers continue to consult him on various issues.

By Khagan Isayev