Posted 3/8/2024, 6:41:02 AM
Biden Revels in SOTU Afterglow, Lingers for Half Hour to Greet Lawmakers
- Biden lingered for over 25 minutes after his State of the Union address, chatting with attendees and well-wishers
- He seemed happy to be done with the speech and eager for the praise from lawmakers
- The interaction allowed Biden, who spent over 3 decades in Congress, to casually connect with people again
- Allies said the presidency has made it harder for Biden to casually engage and connect with people
- Biden finally departed nearly a half hour after finishing the speech, heading back to the White House after midnight