Biden slams Trump multiple times in State of the Union address

President Biden invoked former President Donald Trump, his 2024 opponent, multiple times throughout his State of the Union address.

Biden didn’t point out Trump by title, however as an alternative, referred to him multiple times all through the speech as his “predecessor.” 

First, Biden invoked Trump associated to Russia’s battle with Ukraine.

“My predecessor, a former Republican president, tells Putin, ‘Do whatever the hell you want,'” Biden mentioned. “A former American president actually said that, bowing down to a Russian leader.”

“My message to President Putin is simple,” Biden mentioned, as he urged for extra U.S. funding for Ukraine. “We will not walk away. We will not bow down. I will not bow down.” 

Next, Biden invoked Trump associated to Jan. 6, 2021.

“My predecessor and some of you here seek to bury the truth of January 6th,” he mentioned. “I will not do that. This is a moment to speak the truth and bury the lies.”

President Biden invoked former President Donald Trump, his 2024 opponent, multiple times throughout his State of the Union address. (Getty Images/Fox News)

He added: “And here’s the simplest truth. You can’t love your country only when you win.”

Biden went on to demand lawmakers and Americans “join together and defend our democracy.” 

“Remember your oath of office to defend against all threats foreign and domestic,” he mentioned. 

Biden, in a swipe at Trump, added: “Respect free and fair elections; restore trust in our institutions; and make clear that political violence has absolutely no place in America.” 

Then, Biden invoked Trump associated to Roe v. Wade and feminine reproductive rights, claiming that Trump claims victory over the Supreme Court’s choice to overturn the landmark abortion legislation. 

“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden mentioned. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?” 

He additionally talked about “his predecessor” associated to psychological well being, made claims that Trump “failed to buy American” and extra.

Later, on immigration, Biden pointed to the border invoice that Republicans have opposed in current weeks. 

“I’m told my predecessor called Republicans in the Senate and demanded they block the bill. He feels it would be a political win for me and a political loser for him,” Biden mentioned. “It’s not about him or me.  It’d be a winner for America!” 

Biden then gave a direct message to Trump: “If my predecessor is watching instead of playing politics and pressuring members of Congress to block this bill, join me in telling Congress to pass it!” 

“We can do it together,” Biden mentioned, however then mentioned he “will not demonize immigrants and say they ‘poison the blood of our country.'” 

“I will not separate families. I will not ban people from America because of their faith,” Biden mentioned, in an obvious swipe at Trump immigration insurance policies. 

“Unlike my predecessor, on my first day in office I introduced a comprehensive plan to fix our immigration system, secure the border, and provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and so much more,” Biden mentioned. 

But Trump and Republicans have touted border safety throughout the final administration as the most secure in U.S. historical past. 

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