Warren Buffett, consistent with his entire career, also went out in style. He planned well ahead, tested and groomed multiple possible successors, and left while his enterprise was in strong shape. The former House speaker could have stepped down after securing Joe Biden the presidency and before losing her Democratic majority. But she remains in the Tom Brady/Michael Jordan category; a so-so last season doesn’t detract from a Hall of Fame record. President, they want an encore!” To which the president replied with a laugh, “Oh, no, first rule of showbiz.

Source: Washington Post January 01, 2026 06:45 UTC