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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden delivered a scathing rebuke of his likely opponent in the upcoming election, Donald Trump, in his annual State of the Union address. Biden criticized Trump for his deference to Russian President Vladimir Putin and called on Congress to pass aid for Ukraine to counter the threat to democracy worldwide.
In his address to a joint session of Congress, Biden did not hold back in his criticism of Trump, whom he referred to as “my predecessor.” He emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and highlighted the need for continued U.S. assistance to the country.
Biden took aim at Trump’s recent comments about NATO, expressing concern over the former president’s stance on the alliance. He drew a sharp contrast between himself and Trump on foreign policy issues, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine.
The President called on Congress to pass a bill providing $60 billion in military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which has been held up by right-wing Republicans in the House of Representatives. Biden warned that failing to support Ukraine could embolden Putin to continue his aggression beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Addressing concerns about his age and fitness for office, Biden asserted that the issue facing the nation is not his age but the freshness of ideas. He condemned Trump’s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and warned against a return to a divisive and vengeful era.
Despite facing low approval ratings, Biden sought to rally support for his reelection bid by positioning himself as a strong and determined leader. He emphasized the need to stand up to threats to democracy and uphold the values that define America.
As the election draws closer, Biden’s State of the Union address served as a crucial opportunity to reach American voters and distinguish his policies from those of his potential opponent. With the specter of Russian aggression looming large, Biden made a strong case for supporting Ukraine and standing up to authoritarian regimes around the world.
