Abortion, taxes and economic recovery: the axes of Joe Biden’s speech before Congress

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President Joe Biden made his way from the White House to the Capitol on Thursday, embarking on a short journey to Congress in the presidential motorcade. As he left the White House, Biden was seen saying he was “feeling good” ahead of his State of the Union address.

Upon arriving at the House of Representatives, Vice President Kamala Harris was seen taking her seat as the senators were asked to do the same. Biden is set to deliver a speech praising the economic recovery of the United States, calling it the greatest in the country’s history.

Former President Donald Trump announced that he will be responding to Biden’s speech in real time, with a focus on correcting any inaccurate statements made by the current president. The two leaders have been at odds since Biden took office.

Biden is also expected to address the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the ruling that enabled abortion in the country. He will emphasize the power of women in the United States and promise to send a law to Congress to restore the right to abortion if elected for a second term.

Alabama Senator Katie Britt will lead the Republican response to Biden’s speech, attacking the president on his border policy, foreign policy, and economic decisions. She will also criticize what she calls “Bidenomics” for high mortgage rates and daycare costs.

Biden’s close advisor, Tom Pérez, stated that the president will court the Hispanic vote during his speech, highlighting measures that have improved the lives of the community such as reducing medication costs and creating jobs.

In terms of tax policy, Biden is set to renew his call for Congress to raise taxes on the rich and large companies to make the system fairer. This proposal is in stark contrast to former President Trump, who significantly reduced taxes for the wealthy during his time in office.

Lastly, as Biden prepares for his State of the Union address, he sought advice from actors who have played the role of president in fiction, including Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas. The actors emphasized the importance of transmitting hope, love, and unity in leadership.

In sum, President Biden’s State of the Union address is set to cover a range of topics from economic recovery to tax policy, as he aims to outline his vision for the future of the country.