Devastated by the truth about Piney’s death, he refuses to sit at the table under Jax’s presidency initially. Themes & Foreshadowing

Successfully pushes Clay out and becomes President, but finds himself trapped in the club by the CIA's requirements.

Stripped of his patch and authority, left humiliated and recovering in a hospital bed.

The final shot mirrors history, suggesting that despite Jax’s desire for change, he is now walking the same path as his father.