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March 7, 2024politicalState of the Union2024 electionBiden ageJanuary 6political

Biden delivers fiery 2024 State of the Union rebutting age concerns with aggressive performance

President Biden delivers his final State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, delivering a forceful, ad-libbed performance that directly challenges doubts about his age and fitness. Biden refers to Trump as "my predecessor" 13 times without using his name, directly challenges Supreme Court justices in the audience on Dobbs, and announces a military pier off Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene repeatedly heckles Biden. He turns her disruption to his advantage by mispronouncing "Laken Riley" (saying "Lincoln") but showing quick-footed command of the room. Polls show 61% of viewers react positively, the best response to a Biden congressional address.