Can American democracy be saved?

Biden's push to restore public trust only beginning as first 100 days end

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress on April 28. From left, Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sit behind him. © Reuters

MIKIO SUGENO, Nikkei Washington bureau chief

April 30, 2021 04:28 JST

Updated on May 1, 2021 03:06 JST

WASHINGTON -- Toward the end of a landmark speech on Wednesday, on the eve of his 100th day in office, U.S. President Joe Biden said, "We have to prove democracy still works."