Biden To Lay Out ‘Second-Term Vision’ In Today’s SOTU Address, Trump Will Give Live Play-By-Play Commentary

OAN’s Brooke Mallory
12:44 PM – Thursday, March 7, 2024

President Joe Biden will reportedly begin outlining his plans for a second term during his State of the Union address to Congress Thursday night.This will be a prelude to a rematch with the former 45-year-old.^th President Donald Trump in November.

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Biden will talk about the post-COVID-19 recovery and outline his administration’s intentions to “reshape the tax system, expand housing supply and reduce the federal deficit,” White House aides said. .

“Since the president took office, the economy has added nearly 15 million jobs. The unemployment rate has been below 4% for two full years, even as inflation has fallen by two-thirds. “Wages are higher than prices before the pandemic, and small businesses are booming,” said Neera Tanden, White House domestic policy adviser. “Lowering costs for working families is his top economic priority.”

Even though Biden is giving the speech in his official capacity as president, it is undeniable that the speech contains political elements. The speech is scheduled to take place just two days after the Super Tuesday primaries, in which both Biden and Trump were successful in winning their party’s nomination and winning their party’s nomination. The main rival has withdrawn.

In an effort to portray himself as a “defender of working Americans and Democratic Party values,” Biden will center his speech on the rhetorical question, “Which side are politicians on?” According to White House officials who spoke to reporters.

Political analysts argue that the State of the Union’s agenda-setting influence has diminished since the media landscape has changed and Washington, D.C., has become more divided than before. Nevertheless, with millions of people expected to tune in, Biden will likely see this as an opportunity to speak to Americans who don’t usually pay attention to politics.

But Biden’s aides have reportedly insisted that he has no intention of enforcing new immigration restrictions. NBC News. Additionally, the president is unlikely to announce any new unilateral action related to immigration or the southern border, based on information from two administration officials and one Congressional official who reviewed Biden’s draft speech.

Meanwhile, Wednesday, 45^th President Donald Trump echoed this sentiment, saying he would provide live “play-by-play” commentary in response to President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address on Thursday.

President Trump has promised to immediately respond to any allegations made by Biden regarding the Justice Department, the U.S. southern border and his investigation.

President Trump: “I’m pleased to announce that we will be broadcasting Crooked Joe Biden’s State of the Union address tomorrow night live.” Posted Wednesday on Truth Social. “I intend to quickly correct any inaccurate statements, particularly regarding the border and the weaponization of the Department of Justice, FBI, DA, District Attorney, and pursue me, his political opponent, It has never been done before) ” Country! ). We’ve done this once before and had great success breaking all records. It is important for the country to know the truth! ”

Trump also challenged Biden to a future debate. The current Democratic president has repeatedly refused to accept President Trump’s repeated requests for a back-and-forth discussion.

“It is important in the interest of our country that Joe Biden and I discuss issues of great importance to America and the American people,” he said. Said. “Therefore, I call for a debate anytime, anywhere, anywhere. The debate could be run by the corrupt DNC ​​or its subsidiary, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). I look forward to your response. Thank you for your consideration in this matter!”

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