Biden during his State of the Union address (AP)
US President Joe Biden, during his second annual “State of the Union” speech in Congress, was subjected to harsh criticism and interventions.
During his speech, Republican Representative Taylor Greene of Georgia described him as a “liar,” when the president provoked her by accusing Republicans of wanting to threaten Social Security programs, according to the New York Times.
Later in the speech, when Biden called for an end to the fentanyl crisis in the United States, another lawmaker shouted, “It’s your fault!” Referring to the amount of drugs smuggled across the border between the United States and Mexico.
Anger and sarcasm
While the second part of his speech on the State of the Union included outbursts of anger, sarcasm, and bouts of sarcastic laughter, Biden turned the tables on his Republican opponents and argued for the necessary time.
And when Republicans responded with shouts, making it clear they weren’t threatening Social Security, Biden smiled, seeming to enjoy the fray.
Biden entered his speech facing low approval ratings and flashing red poll numbers, indicating that Americans do not feel that his economic policies have helped them.
He also entered a room full of people who wondered how an 80-year-old president could run for re-election.
Bad start
The boss had a particularly bad start with the remote control as he raced with his notes and messed up some lines, even though he had plenty of energy.
There was an even bigger explosion once the Republicans started heckling, and he was even more energetic when he deviated from the teleprompter and addressed them directly in front of a live television audience of millions.
Biden during his State of the Union address (AP)
At times, the House of Representatives hall looked like the British parliament building, where jeering and insults from the opposition party is a tradition.
Biden holds up
But Biden dismissed those critical voices, calling for police reform and a search for more to end cancer, speaking directly to “forgotten” Americans struggling financially.
Biden during his State of the Union address (AP)
Biden highlighted the progress made during his first two years in office while emphasizing that his work is far from done.
He was hoping to address the national mood, which remains pessimistic even as the economy improves and the country attempts to return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic.
