Former President Joe Biden says he is still being consulted by political and international leaders, including heads of state from Europe, despite stepping down amid growing criticism and doubts about his leadership.

At a recent conference in San Diego, Biden revealed that several European leaders continue to call him asking for advice, though he clarifies that he only offers guidance and does not get directly involved in current political matters.

Biden also said that many lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties reach out to him regularly, mostly to “bounce ideas off” him rather than because they believe he has all the answers. During the event, he made some confusing remarks, including a comment about “laying rubber with my ’67 Corvette on my driveway,” which left some attendees puzzled.

Critics were quick to respond, highlighting numerous challenges faced during Biden’s presidency, such as escalating inflation, soaring gas prices, ongoing border disputes in the south, and various scandals including those involving his son Hunter Biden and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

They also pointed to controversies around preemptive pardons granted to individuals like Hunter Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci, as well as issues related to immigration screening failures revealed in a recent ICE report.

These critics argue that Biden’s claim of being a key advisor is questionable given the turmoil and credibility issues that marked the final years of his presidency. Some political analysts suggest that his remarks blur the line between his legacy and reality, implying a disconnect between his public image and the actual challenges faced.