Key takeaways:
- President Joe Biden claimed credit for progress made during his first two years in office, and drew the ire of some Republicans when he suggested they wanted to cut popular retirement benefits.
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) shouted “liar” as Republicans erupted in response to Biden’s statement.
- The President’s ability to maintain his composure and deliver his message in the face of heckling from Republicans was seen as a testament to his strength as a leader and a potential candidate for the 2024 election.
At Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden claimed credit for progress made during his first two years in office, and drew the ire of some Republicans when he suggested they wanted to cut popular retirement benefits.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) shouted “liar” as Republicans erupted in response to Biden’s statement. For months, Democrats and the White House have criticized Republicans for their proposals to make changes to popular retirement programs.
Biden referred to a proposal from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), saying “Instead of making the wealthy pay their fair share, some Republicans want Medicare and Social Security to sunset every five years.” Republicans loudly shouted “no” from the right side of the House chamber.
The President’s response to the heckling, and his ability to remain composed and deliver his message, was seen as a preview of his likely 2024 candidacy. Biden has been widely viewed as delivering a test run for his reelection announcement, and his performance during the State of the Union address was seen as a successful one.
The President’s ability to maintain his composure and deliver his message in the face of heckling from Republicans was seen as a testament to his strength as a leader and a potential candidate for the 2024 election.
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