SoftBank Group’s Masayoshi Son recently generated buzz with the announcement of a $100 billion investment, but the announcement also generated criticism from former Obama aides about the fading visibility of President Joe Biden in his final months in office. On the “Pod Save America” podcast, former Obama officials Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discussed the increasing absence of Biden from the public eye and the rise of Donald Trump’s visibility, including his involvement in major announcements like SoftBank’s investment.
SoftBank’s Big Announcement
Masayoshi Son’s announcement of a $100 billion investment came as a key moment for SoftBank and was delivered in front of Donald Trump. Despite this being a major economic move, former Obama officials pointed out that the optics of the event highlighted the growing public perception that Trump, not Biden, was taking…
