Biden delivered the annual address to the nation, seizing the opportunity to quell concerns about his age and more as the presidential election looms.
President Joe Biden's roughly 68-minute State of the Union address Thursday night was shorter than any delivered by former President Donald Trump during his time in office.Biden delivered the annual speech before Congress, in which he sought to tout his accomplishments from the last year on a range of topics, including the economy and lowering prescription drug prices.
Biden, 81, faced high stakes heading into the speech, as he needed a strong performance to quell concerns about his mental capacity at a high-profile event expected to be viewed by millions of voters. Polls have shown voters remain concerned about Biden's age, though he has maintained he remains fit to serve another four years.The speech ran shorter than his address last year, when he spoke for an hour and 13 minutes.
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