Joe Biden’s second State of the Union speech as President of the United States was also his. First split with power in Washington, now that the Lower House is under Republic control. This division has been evident over the years. 75 minutes with moments of intervention rebellion and tension. These are the keys to Biden’s message and the Republicans’ response.
Bipartisanship and challenge
“If we could have worked together in last Congress, there is no reason why we shouldn’t work together. find consensus In this congress too”. Bipartisan call to work, Democrat’s “Unit Agenda”.
much 12 times Biden, “Let’s finish the job.” Calling on Republicans to cooperate on issues like immigration, police reform or gun control laws, from raising the debt ceiling.
However, the possibilities for such cooperation are extremely slim and Biden is also a almost defiant tone Contrary to his promised agenda, given the projections of a blockade or Republican pressure for a particular law vetosuch as any attempt to regulate the outlawing of abortion or to cut programs such as social security or public health services for the elderly.
On the way to foreign policy
Biden, who clearly focuses on national politics, above foreign policyreduction of words ukraine war and complex relationship Chinese.
As last year, the ambassador to Kyiv was invited to witness the speech in person, and the American president pledged before him to support Ukraine in the war waged by Russia “however long it takes.”
About Chineseand after a week when the spy bubble incident centered on US politics and strained relations with Beijing, Biden went a little further, but not by much (he has been criticized by conservative FoxNews). Message to Beijing: “If China threatens our sovereignty We will take action to protect our homeland.”
although he doesn’t talk about Relationship with EuropeHe defended the Inflation Reduction Law. protective overtones They created bubbles in Brussels as well as in Seoul or Tokyo. And those tensions could rise with another Biden proposal regarding the Infrastructure Act, where he advocates “Buy American” to purchase all materials in projects from US manufacturers.
2024 trailer
Biden’s speech 2024 campaign cover letterAlthough he has not yet officially announced that he will seek reelection, this is something many Democrat voters do not want due to his age (he would be 82 when he starts his second term).
They listened to a review of the achievements so far and optimistic message, and also the opposition to the Republican agenda and the issues that can be heard at any rally. Recommendations that appeal to key constituencieslike older people or middle and working class Americans. For example, he spoke of promoting the creation of well-paid jobs that do not require a university degree. raise taxes on the richestyes, between lowering the price of drugs or eliminate hidden commissions this fee from banks to hotels or airlines.
republican response
This republican response Speeches in the congress hall from time to time rowdy and even had parts hunters those who booed and scolded the president (he responded with extraordinary speed and sharpness, and a few darts loaded with humor and irony).
Officially the answer was given in another conversation. Sarah Huckabee SandersDonald Trump’s press secretary and now the governor of Arkansas, and his intervention is also opposition guide that conservatives will make the next two years to Biden and the 2024 presidential election.
Sanders vaguely attacked the agenda of Biden and the Democrats he included as “the world’s greatest leader”. radical left”. He accused the administration of “being more interested”. fantasies awoke More than the harsh realities that Americans face every day.” “Most of us Americans are under attack. culture war We didn’t start from the left and we never wanted to be liberated,” he said. “The dividing line in the USA is already between the left and the right, the choice is between normal or crazy”.
Sanders also played his trump card. age40 years versus Biden’s 80, and faces his status as the country’s youngest governor. “It’s time for a new generation of leadershipHe said without mentioning that Trump, the only Republican to announce his presidential candidacy for 2024, is 76 years old.