On Wednesday, Former President Donald Trump indicated in a Truth Social post that he would provide a live “play-by-play” of Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. Trump vowed to correct any inaccuracies in the president’s speech pertaining to various hot-button political topics.
“I am pleased to inform you that tomorrow night we will be doing a LIVE, Play by Play, of Crooked Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. I will correct, in rapid response, any and all inaccurate Statements, especially pertaining to the Border and his Weaponization of the DOJ, FBI, A.G.s, and District Attorneys, to go after his Political Opponent, ME (something never done before in this Country!). We did this once before to tremendous success – Beating All Records. It is important for the Country to get the TRUTH!” he said.
Trump did not specify in the message which platform the play-by-play would occur on. However, Newsweek reported that Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung indicated the GOP presidential candidate would be live on Truth Social. The former president released a similar message about Biden’s State of the Union speech on his social media platform last year.
“I will be doing, by popular request, a live and full “Play by Play” analysis of The State of the Union Address, TONIGHT ON “TRUTH” AT 9:00 P.M. If properly done, and if Joe has just a modestly good night, this speech has the opportunity to rival any of the World’s great orators, including, Lincoln, Washington, and, of course, the late, great, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Winston Churchill. Watch Truth Social tonight. Enjoy!” Trump said last year.
President Biden discussed his upcoming speech in several posts on X, detailing his plans to address pressing issues such as the economy. “The State of the Union isn’t just a speech—it’s my report to you, the American people, the president said in one of the X posts on Wednesday evening. “You hired me to get the job done, build an economy that works for working people, and make life better for families. Tomorrow, I’ll update you on our progress and lay out the path ahead,” he said.
Following Trump’s announcement to offer counter-programming during the State of the Union, the former president called on Biden to face him in a head-to-head debate, explaining it is “vital” for Americans to see the two challenge each other’s respective positions.
“It is important, for the Good of our Country, that Joe Biden and I Debate Issues that are so vital to America, and the American People,” Trump said. “Therefore, I am calling for Debates, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE! The Debates can be run by the Corrupt DNC, or their Subsidiary, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). I look forward to receiving a response. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Donald Trump also released a video message calling out President Biden ahead of his speech. Trump slammed Biden, claiming he is “lying” and “on the run from his record” while undoing the competent and effective policies of his former administration.
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