The anticipated discourse is predicted to stir controversy, drawing a line between the MAGA Republicans and right-leaning Americans on one side, and Democrats and left-leaning citizens on the other. The president is expected to portray the former as being misguided on a range of domestic and international issues. This is not the first time Biden has adopted such a confrontational approach, as evidenced by his previous address at Independence Hall against a striking red backdrop, which many perceived as a potential trigger for discord.
White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt, as quoted by the Daily Mail, stated, "President Biden will make the case to continue to build the economy from the bottom up and middle out that has led to record job creation, the strongest economy in the world, increased wages and household wealth, and lower prescription drug and energy costs." He juxtaposed this with the "MAGA Republican agenda," which he characterized as "rewarding billionaires and corporations with tax breaks, taking away rights and freedoms, and undermining our democracy."
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As reported by NBC News, the president is also expected to highlight the numerous global conflicts that the United States is financially supporting, particularly Ukraine's ongoing struggle against Russian hostility. Biden is likely to argue that his administration is on the right side of history in these matters.
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An anonymous Democratic Congress member expressed to the outlet their desire for Biden to address the Israel-Hamas conflict and its impact on Gaza's civilian population.
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On a more personal note, Biden faces the challenge of assuaging concerns about his fitness to serve, given fears about his age and the demands of his role.
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A Biden campaign adviser shared with the outlet that "there will be a number of Americans who on Tuesday will stop for the first time and really kind of digest that this is going to be Trump versus Biden in November," underscoring the significance of the upcoming State of the Union address.
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