Former President Joe Biden is embarking on his post-presidential life with a familiar ally.
Shortly following a power transition on January 20, 2025, Joe Biden signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Hollywood Reporter reported.
CAA, a prominent player in talent and literary representation, had previously managed Biden's public engagements and literary activities after he left his vice-presidential role in 2017. This prior partnership lasted until Biden won the 2020 presidential election.
During his earlier stint with CAA, Biden achieved considerable success. He published a well-received book titled "Promise Me, Dad" and traveled the country on a national speaking tour, which saw him sell over 85,000 tickets. This recent contract signals a return to a proven and supportive team as Biden navigates the opportunities and challenges of his post-presidency.
While Biden has not yet announced specific post-presidential projects like new book deals or speaking engagements, his partnership with CAA positions him favorably to leverage their extensive network and resources.
Richard Lovett, co-chairman of CAA, expressed respect and honor for getting to work with Biden again. He emphasized Biden's enduring impact on both national and global affairs.
President Biden is one of America’s most respected and influential voices in national and global affairs. His lifelong commitment to public service is one of unity, optimism, dignity, and possibility. We are profoundly honored to partner with him again.
The sentiment at CAA is one of optimism and high regard for Biden as a long-standing figure in public service, whose work has promoted unity and possibility.
Richard Lovett is not the only one at CAA enthusiastic about Biden; the entire CAA leadership team, including Bryan Lourd and Kevin Huvane, endorsed him and Vice President Kamala Harris during their reelection campaign. They also supported other Democratic candidates, demonstrating their active involvement and commitment to the party's objectives.
Joe Biden, in a farewell TV interview with Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNBC, shared heartfelt worries about the country's future, underscoring his ongoing concern over the state of democracy in America. I am concerned about how fragile democracy is. That sounds corny, but I mean, I am concerned because you’ve heard me say it 100 times, I think we’re at an inflection point in history here.
The Democratic National Committee has also embarked on restructuring and redefining its identity with the selection of Ken Martin as its new chair on February 1. This change is part of an effort to refresh the party's leadership following the Biden-Harris administration.
With Biden no longer at the helm, the Democratic Party is looking to redefine its future, navigating the political landscape with new objectives and strategies. As Joe Biden starts this next chapter, his involvement with CAA is poised to play a critical role in shaping his post-presidential endeavors, contributing to his legacy, and possibly continuing his public service in a new capacity.