Biden’s address in the State of the Union, on which issues can the US President speak?

United States President Joe Biden is expected to deliver his third State of the Union address tonight at 9 pm ET. Hopefully this will be a key moment not only to highlight his mental capacity for a second term, but also to set the tone for his re-election bid. The oldest president of the United States is scheduled to speak at the US Capitol in Washington DC tonight. It would be introduced in a joint session of Congress, with both the Senate and the House of Representatives present. Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Mike Johnson will be seated behind Biden, and the president’s Cabinet and Supreme Court justices may also be present.

As is customary, the opposing political party refutes the President’s State of the Union. This year, Senator Katie Britt of Alabama will provide the Republican rebuttal, outlining the party’s vision for the country’s future. This year’s address takes on even greater significance as it is Biden’s first address since announcing his candidacy for a second term. It also comes amid growing criticism and concern over his mental capacity to run the country. He is expected to try to address voters’ concerns about his job performance and take on Donald Trump.

Biden could address key issues that have defined his presidency, including the future of American democracy, support for foreign allies like Ukraine and Israel and challenges such as migration at the US-Mexico border. Additionally, he is expected to emphasize efforts to bridge political partisanship in Washington, DC.