Biden Uses State of the Union to Blast GOP, Tout Achievements, and Rally Support for Abortion Rights
• Criticized Trump and Republicans for Jan. 6 insurrection and threats to democracy • Defended his age and mental fitness, delivering a vigorous speech • Framed abortion rights as under assault, welcoming a woman who had to leave Texas for an abortion • Touted achievements on health care, pledging to defend and strengthen the Affordable Care Act • Unveiled plan to establish temporary Gaza pier to increase humanitarian aid to the region