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Biden launched a front-line attack on Trump in his State of the Union address

Biden launched a front-line attack on Trump in his State of the Union address

The US president accused his Republican rival of “submitting” to Vladimir Putin and said freedom and democracy in America were “under attack” during his solemn address on Thursday evening.

The State of the Union address is a highlight of the American political calendar. This year, he has been the most important to Joe Biden, while his age has made many voters doubt his ability to hold on to another four years in office, but he defeated former President Donald Trump in a possible re-election in November. The 81-year-old Democratic re-election candidate delivered a speech in a decidedly offensive tone as the Republican opposition sat in the imposing semicircle of Congress, cheered by his standing camp. Highlights of his speech on Thursday evening were as follows:

“Freedom and Democracy Under Attack” in America

“Freedom and democracy under attack” In the US, President Joe Biden made the pledge during his State of the Union address on Thursday. “Not since President Lincoln and the Civil War have our liberties and democracy been under attack in our country as they are today.”The Democratic Party announced.

“I will not bow” to Putin's face

US President Joe Biden promised no on Thursday “will not bend” He confronted his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to urge Congress to provide aid to Ukraine. “Stop Putin”. The Democratic president blamed Republican Donald Trump “submit” To Vladimir Putin. “My predecessor, a former Republican president, told Putin: “Do what you will”. This is a quote that a former president actually said in submission to the Russian leader. I think it's defamatory. This is dangerous, unacceptable!”he said, this time without uttering Donald Trump's name.

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“Putin will not stop in Ukraine

“I assure you that Putin will not stop in Ukraine. But Ukraine can stop Putin if he supports him and gives him the necessary weapons to defend himself.He promised, urging Congress to release aid to Kyiv, which has been frozen by partisan infighting between Democrats and Republicans. “This is what Ukraine is asking for. It does not require American soldiers.French President Emmanuel Macron's comments set the stage for debate over the possibility of deploying troops, he added. “My message to President Putin, whom I have known for a long time, is simple: We will not give up. We will not bend. I will not bend.”He insisted. “History is watching us”said the US President.

“The world is the envy of our economy”

President Joe Biden promised the entire world about his economic record “Jealousy” The US economy today. “I inherited an economy that was on the brink of collapse. Now our economy is the envy of the whole world. 15 million jobs have been created in three years, which is a record. And the unemployment rate is the lowest in 50 years.”promised the Democrat.

Abortion Opponents 'Have No Idea About Women's Power in America'

“Clearly, those who boast of having (Federal protection of abortion right repealed) “I didn't know about the power of women.”Joe Biden started. “But they realized that when the freedom to dispose of one's body was at the ballot box, we won in 2022 and 2023 and we will win again in 2024.”Along with the hype of his camp, it convinced Catholics that he was going against the grain of other co-religionists by posing as a defender of abortion rights. “If you Americans send me a Congress that supports the right to choose, I promise you: I will restore Roe v. Wade.”Without uttering the word, he assured the President “abortion”. “Many of you in this room and my predecessor are committed to passing a national ban on bodily liberty. my god What other freedom will you take away?”He cursed.

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Biden Says He 'Will Not Demonize' Immigrants Like Trump

US President Joe Biden said Thursday “Won't Show Ghosts” Immigrants, like his Republican opponent Donald Trump, called on Congress to pass the border control bill. “I will not demonize immigrants “They are poisoning the blood of our country,” he told Congress in his State of the Union address, referring to recent comments by Donald Trump, whom he did not name. “We can argue about boundaries or solve the problem.”he said.

Biden wants a six-week “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza

The Democratic Party reiterated its call “An immediate ceasefire for at least six weeks”Between Israel and Hamas, this is particularly permissive “The release of all hostages” Still held in the Gaza Strip. “Tonight, I am ordering the U.S. Armed Forces to carry out an emergency mission to establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast that can accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medicine and temporary shelter.”, he pointed out. There is no need to complete this work “No US troops landed”, he promised. The US president also called on the Israeli government “Give more humanitarian aid to Gaza”Emphasis on humanitarian aid “Can't be a secondary consideration or a bargaining chip”.