Joe Biden praises the strength of the American economy, warns against attacks on democracy. “Not since President Lincoln and the Civil War have our freedom and democracy been under attack in our country as they are today,” the Democrat declared.
The State of the Union address is a highlight of the U.S. political calendar. This year, he is of crucial importance for Joe Biden, while his age makes many voters doubt his ability to hold the presidential office for four more years, but also to beat former President Donald Trump.