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President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address is described as feisty and interactive, with a focus on his age, stamina and policies. He targeted Republicans and former President Donald Trump regarding the January 6 insurrection and comments about Russia, while also discussing reproductive rights and immigration. Biden pledged to restore Roe v. Wade, criticized Trump’s comments about Russia, and announced the US military will build a port in Gaza for humanitarian assistance.
President Joe Biden’s Fiery State of the Union Address
During Thursday’s State of the Union address, 81-year-old President Joe Biden demonstrated his tenacity to millions of Americans. He displayed an unexpected level of energy, taking his opposition head-on for over 68 minutes.
Biden, known for his age, has turned the typically-scripted State of the Union address into an interactive event. Feeding off the energy of the Republicans’ heckles, he turned their animosity against them, making the event more similar to Britain’s heated House of Commons debates.
Unlike past State of the Union addresses, this event felt more like a global stamina test rather than a showcase of statistics. Biden charged forward addressing topics that are central to his campaign for November’s election. He boldly accused Trump and the Republicans of rewriting the history of the January 6 insurrection.
Biden also criticized Trump for his comments inviting the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to invade NATO nations if they did not increase their defense spending. He promised to restore Roe v Wade as the law of the land if Democrats regain control of Congress.
Despite the general tone of bantering and euphoria, Biden addressed the conflict in Gaza. He announced the US military’s plan to build a port for providing humanitarian assistance by sea. However, he urged Israelis to do more to alleviate suffering while tackling Hamas.
Among the audience were George Santos, expelled from Congress, and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene sporting a “Make America Great Again” cap. Biden managed to turn some of the age-related expectations to his advantage. He contrasted his vision of unity with Trump’s narrative of “resentment, revenge, and retribution.”
This event was a stark contrast to Trump’s subdued victory speech at Mar-a-Lago on Super Tuesday. Glum Republicans bolted for the door after the event, while Democrats swarmed Biden, celebrating as though they had won the Super Bowl. Despite a few stumbles over words, Biden’s performance was a strong display of his vigor and determination.
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