President Joe Biden attacked former President Donald Trump several times during Thursday night’s State of the Union Address (SOTU), and the content was extensive. explained A highly partisan speech, perhaps the most partisan SOTU in history.
biden mention He spoke 13 times during Trump’s State of the Union address, the first mention coming just minutes later, and he repeatedly referred to Trump’s “predecessor” throughout the nearly hour-long speech. Here is an example with emphasis:
1. Biden began his speech not by talking about the State of the Union, but by talking about a country called Ukraine.
“If anyone in this room thinks President Putin is going to stop by Ukraine, I guarantee you he won’t,” Biden said. “If we support Ukraine and provide the weapons to defend it, Ukraine will be able to stop Putin. That’s all Ukraine wants.”
At that point, Biden addressed Trump, telling members of Congress:Currently, my predecessor is a former Republican president. I said to President Putin, quote: “Do whatever you want.” That’s a quote. In fact, the former president bowed to the Russian leader and said so. I think that’s outrageous. That’s dangerous and unacceptable. ”
2. Biden’s second mention of his predecessor, Trump, came just minutes later when he mentioned January 6th.
“America has stood strong and democracy has prevailed. We must be honest. Threats to democracy must be defended. my predecessor And some of you here are trying to bury the truth about January 6th,” Biden said. “We won’t. It’s time to tell the truth and bury the lies. This is the simple truth: You can’t love your country only when you win.”
3. Biden attacked Trump for defending abortion.
“my predecessor came to the office decided to see Roe vs. Wade Overturn. He brags about it, saying it was his fault it was overturned. Look at the chaos that resulted,” Biden said.
4. Mr. Biden, 81, once again bashed President Trump in a section promoting his pro-abortion agenda, demonizing abortion opponents who believe that unborn children are created in the image and worth of God.
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor They promise to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom. God, what other freedoms would you take away? ” Biden said.
5. Biden’s next attack came during a short section on the pandemic and ensuing economic crisis, in which he claimed Trump had failed in his duty of care.
“Soaring crime and homicide rates and a raging virus have claimed the lives of more than 1 million Americans’ loved ones and exposed millions to the mental health crisis of isolation and loneliness. My predecessor, the president, “Mr. Biden has failed in a president’s most basic duty to the American people: his duty of care.” “I don’t think that’s acceptable.”
6. Biden then attacked Trump again, claiming that Trump had failed to prioritize purchasing American products.
“Past governments, including my predecessor, They have failed to buy Americans in the past, including some Democrats. No more,” he insisted.
7. Biden attacked Trump while talking about health care.
“More than 100 million people will no longer be denied health insurance because of a pre-existing condition. my predecessor And many in his chamber want to take away this great prescription drug by repealing the Affordable Care Act,” Biden argued. Notably, the public record states, “However, my predecessor and many others in this chamber want to strip away that protection by repealing the Affordable Care Act.” This is the point that is being made.
8. Biden’s next mention came while defending the bad border bill.
“But unfortunately, politics… [sic] This is what derails this bill.is said my predecessor He called on senators and demanded that they block the bill.he feels political [inaudible]” Biden said, stumbling. The official record says: “He feels it would be a political victory for me and a political loser for him. It’s not about him or me. That would be a win for America!”
9. A short time later, he mentioned Trump again in the same context.
“my predecessor “Rather than play politics, instead of pressuring members of Congress to block legislation, we’re monitoring it,” Biden said.
10. Again, a little later, he mentioned Trump again on immigration.
“I don’t demonize immigrants by saying they taint the blood of our country. I don’t separate families. I don’t ban people because of their faith. Unlike its predecessor, On my first day in office, I introduced comprehensive legislation to fix our immigration system. ”
11. And Biden finally addressed Trump on immigration.
“because, Unlike its predecessor, We know who we are as Americans,” Biden said.
12. This was the 12th time Biden mentioned Trump, and it came during a rant about guns.
“meanwhile, my predecessor Biden told the NRA he was proud of his inaction on gun control during his presidency.
13. Mr. Biden’s last mention of Mr. Trump was in a short section on China, in which he tried to show that he was tough on the Chinese leader despite the reality.
“Since I took office, our GTP has risen and our trade deficit with China has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade. And we are standing up to China’s unfair economic practices. ” Biden said to applause.
“I revitalized the Partnership Alliance in the Pacific, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the Pacific Islands,” Biden continued. “I made America’s cutting-edge technology unavailable to China and did not allow it to do business in China. Frankly, despite his harsh statements about China, I never thought this would happen. . my predecessor To do that. ”
