March 8th 2024.
In his final State of the Union address of his first term, President Joe Biden delivered a well-crafted speech that highlighted the dangers of his "predecessor" potentially being re-elected without once mentioning his name. Addressing a packed Senate chamber and millions of Americans, Biden warned against the looming threat of "resentment, revenge, and retribution" that could come with another term for the GOP front-runner.
For 68 minutes, Biden called out his predecessor for failing to fulfill the most basic duty of caring for the American people, stating that this was unforgivable. He took aim at Trump's handling of relations with Russia, reproductive rights, border control, and the January 6th insurrection, even quoting him directly at one point. The mention of Trump's name was met with boos from the crowd.
The Capitol Hill attack was not spared in Biden's address, as he accused Trump and other GOP leaders of covering up the truth about that day. He also pointed fingers at Trump for overturning Roe v. Wade, but acknowledged that he had help. Looking directly at the Supreme Court justices in the room, Biden reminded them that women are not without electoral or political power, and that they will soon realize this.
Following his address, commentators labeled it as the most partisan and sharp State of the Union they could remember. In his closing remarks, Biden pleaded with elected officials to put aside their differences and work together for the betterment of the country. He received a standing ovation for his statement, "You can't love your country only when you win."
As the world prepared for the Republican response, all eyes were on Alabama Senator Katie Britt, the youngest Republican woman elected to the Senate. In her response, she painted a grim picture of the current state of the country, stating that "the American dream has turned into a nightmare." However, she remained optimistic that the country can do better.
Following Biden's address, his supporters are hopeful that his passionate pleas will improve his poll numbers heading into the 2024 presidential election. According to CNN, 62% of viewers had a positive reaction to his policies outlined in the State of the Union address. With the November 2024 election on the horizon, all eyes will be on Biden and his potential opponents.
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