Is Biden’s Goal for His Lame-Duck Presidency to Leave a Mess for Trump to Clean Up?

As Biden stumbles to the end of his lame-duck presidency—escalating conflicts, stacking courts, and reckless spending—beg the question: Is he leaving a mess for Trump?

The election is over. Trump has won. Kamala Harris is licking her wounds somewhere in Hawaii, likely debating whether her next career move should involve "inspiring" another episode of Veep. Meanwhile, Biden, with the grace of a man who trips over Air Force One stairs regularly, has officially entered his lame-duck presidency.

For those unfamiliar, a lam…