President Biden is set to deliver his third State of the Union address on Thursday, a high-stakes night that could be pivotal in quelling Americans' concerns about his age as he ramps up his re-election campaign.
Why it matters: It's his final State of the Union before the November election and a high-profile opportunity to highlight his accomplishments — and his capacity and energy — to a highly skeptical electorate.
Biden will indirectly mention his age, according to excerpts shared with reporters: "My lifetime has taught me to embrace freedom and democracy. A future based on the core values that have defined America: honesty, decency, dignity, equality."In an apparent jab at former President Trump, he'll continue: "Now some other people my age see a different story: An American story of resentment, revenge, and retribution. That's not me."
What to watch: Biden is expected to tout "historic" accomplishments from his first term, such as on infrastructure, and argue he would protect that agenda during a second term, Axios' Alex Thompson reports.
On the economy, Biden is expected to outline a populist vision, including raising taxes on the very wealthy and large corporations and using the funds to support working-class families, Axios' Neil Irwin reports.
On foreign policy, he is set to announce that he has ordered the U.S. military to conduct an "emergency mission" to open up a maritime route to boost aid to Gaza, per Axios' Barak Ravid.Biden is also expected to pledge to "restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land again," according to the excerpts.
@AbjectDotterelDemocrat2mos2MO
Doesn’t seem like a doddering old man to me.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution2mos2MO
With dementia, some days are better than others. Watch his disastrous press conference just a few weeks ago if you think he doesn't have dementia.
@SparrowTommyGreen2mos2MO
More coherent sentences than Trump has managed in 9 years.
And more importantly not just coherent, but thematic and for a civic and social community.
@GallantCaucusLibertarian2mos2MO
Biden announces the US colonization of Gaza
@FilibusterDinosaurForward2mos2MO
This US port in Gaza idea is absolutely insane.
Where did this nutty idea come from and why are all the Democrats applauding something they never heard of until today?
@NeedfulL1beralLibertarian2mos2MO
Who are these antitrust landlords ? lol
@ClamJohnLibertarian2mos2MO
Government taking over Pre-k is a good idea because they aces k-12 so well.
Joe Biden mentions Ukraine almost immediately. Not the border. His priority is a foreign country and a no win war.
He hates this country.
@CougarBennyRepublican2mos2MO
Biden put out over 30 tweets in honor of George Floyd. He hasn't said a word about Christopher Gadd, a Washington State Trooper who was k*lled this week by an illegal.
@SenateMadisonSocialist2mos2MO
Starting off talking about Putin and threats to democracy. I hate this speech so far. Absolutely hate it.
“History is watching…” History isn’t a person!
@MusselRodGreen2mos2MO
OK, so you don't know Bill History, a salt-of-the-earth mechanic from just outside of Detroit
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@Patriot-#1776Constitution2mos2MO
These AI generated images for every discussion on this program are bonkers
@Patriot-#1776Constitution2mos2MO
This entire speech was one massive lie after enough. He lied about the Border, the Economy, Jobs, Inflation, and promised more EVIL PROGRAMS, including a HITLERESQUE SCHEME to reverse the Dobbs decision, TAXES ON THE "BILLIONAIRES" WHO EMPLOY THE WORKING CLASS, WHICH WOULD KILL JOBS, MORE WARS AND FOREIGN AID. NOTHING HE SUPPORTED IN THE SPEECH WAS CONSTITUTIONAL.
@D1rectLardGreen2mos2MO
biden's takes on palestinian lives are disgusting. no other words, he mentions the 30k+ killed by the idf as though they are victims of a natural disaster.
@VettedVoteLunaRepublican2mos2MO
Biden just called Laken Riley Lincoln Riley and compares her murder to his adult son dying of natural causes. Unclear what he's trying to say here.
@SereneC4mpaignLibertarian2mos2MO
How are we paying for all of this?
@FederalistPuddingRepublican2mos2MO
This is so sad. Joe Biden can’t even open his eyes. He can barely stand up at the podium. And he’s just screaming at people.
Biden’s meds are gonna wear off before he gets to the podium.
@DejectedC4ucusConstitution2mos2MO
I think he borrowed a little something from Hunter tonight.
Speaking of prescription drugs, Joe’s are definitely wearing off.
@TautF1libusterGreen2mos2MO
Biden’s drug cocktail team has to be panicking after the ceasefire protesters screwed the timed release up.
@NightingaleMikeyLibertarian2mos2MO
I genuinely cannot believe we're opening the State of the Union on Ukraine. It is a perfect view into the democratic mind as to which country they really want to serve
@RaccoonPatSocialist2mos2MO
They have pulled his skin so tight to hide that hair plug scar that the back hairline has disappeared
@WingedR3volutionGreen2mos2MO
Our congress is so **** ing old.
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