Biden, 81, will confront his and TRUMP'S age in State of the Union speech: ... trends now
President Joe Biden will confront his and Donald Trump's ages in his State of the Union address, arguing he wants 'honestly' while his Republican rival wants 'retribution.'
The early excerpts released by the White House do not mention Trump by name, but it does contain a reference to the Republican candidate. But they do contain a ding at the former president.
'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. To respect everyone. To give everyone a fair shot. To give hate no safe harbor,' Biden, 81, will say.
'Now some other people my age see a different story: an American story of resentment, revenge, and retribution. That’s not me.'
President Joe Biden will emphasize freedom and democracy in his State of the Union address - above he's seen at his 2023 speech
Biden has long called Trump, 77, a 'threat to democracy' - citing the former president's actions during the January 6th insurrection.
Trump has hammered Biden on the age issue, calling him 'Sleepy Joe.' Even some Democrats have expressed concern about the 81-year-old president's performance Thursday night, saying he needs to be energetic and not make any fumbles or stumbles.
The speech will take place in the House chamber on Capitol Hill and the audience will be filled with Republican lawmakers loyal to Trump. Expect them to try and throw Biden off his game as they did last year.
Biden will offer an otherwise positive view of the nation in his address, focusing on a unity agenda that contains overall popular items like dealing with the mental health epidemic, curbing opioid abuse, aiding veterans and improving cancer care.
In his remarks, the president will also portray the upcoming an election as a choice on personal freedoms such as
