Trump reacts to President Biden's address. Hear what he said
Summary
TLDRIn a significant shift within the Republican Party, Donald Trump is expected to solidify his influence as Ronna McDaniel steps down from her role as RNC chairwoman. Trump's endorsed candidates, including his daughter-in-law, are poised to take over top positions. Meanwhile, Trump's response to President Biden's speech on his social media platform, True Social, was a mix of policy attacks and personal jabs. Biden's State of the Union address, marked by historical firsts, highlighted the stakes of the upcoming election and his commitment to fight for his coalition's mandate.
Takeaways
- đïž Donald Trump is expected to solidify his influence over the Republican National Committee (RNC) with a family takeover.
- đ€ Ronna McDaniel and her co-chair are set to officially step down, a move largely influenced by Trump.
- đšâđ©âđ§âđŠ Two candidates endorsed by Trump, including his daughter-in-law, are anticipated to win top RNC positions.
- đș Trump responded to Joe Biden's speech with a live stream of reactions on his social media platform, True Social.
- đŁïž Trump criticized Biden's positions on Ukraine and Social Security, and made personal attacks on Biden's appearance and demeanor.
- đ„ Trump released video messages claiming that Biden, not he, is the true threat to democracy.
- đŁïž Biden's State of the Union address was described as unusual, facing an incumbent president against a former president.
- đŽ Biden's speech was notable for being the first by an 81-year-old president and addressing an insurrectionist challenge.
- đȘ Biden's speech highlighted his energy, vibrancy, and willingness to fight for re-election.
- đ€ Biden's coalition includes not only traditional Democrats but also independents and some Republicans who oppose Trump.
- đïž Biden criticized the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade, a break from State of the Union tradition.
Q & A
What significant event is expected to occur later in the day regarding the Republican National Committee?
-Donald Trump is expected to solidify his influence over the Republican National Committee, with Ronna McDaniel and her co-chair stepping down, and two candidates endorsed by Trump, including his daughter-in-law, expected to win elections for the top positions.
How did Donald Trump respond to Joe Biden's speech?
-Trump delivered a live, stream-of-consciousness reaction on True Social, attacking Biden's positions on Ukraine and Social Security, and making personal attacks on Biden's appearance and demeanor.
What was the significance of Joe Biden's State of the Union address?
-Biden's address was notable for several reasons: it's the first time in over a century that an incumbent president is running against a former president, the first State of the Union address by an 81-year-old, and the first time a president faces a reelection challenge against an insurrectionist.
How did President Biden address his predecessor during his speech?
-Biden referred to his predecessor indirectly, criticizing the former president's stance on Putin and the handling of January 6th, as well as the promise to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom.
What was the reaction of House Speaker Mike Johnson to Trump's response to Biden's speech?
-House Speaker Mike Johnson had warned Republicans to maintain decorum, but Trump's personal attacks on Biden did not align with this advice.
What is the significance of Ronna McDaniel stepping down from her position as chairwoman of the RNC?
-McDaniel's stepping down, which comes after a tense relationship with Trump, signifies a tightening of Trump's grip on the Republican Party and his efforts to align the RNC more closely with his vision.
What did Biden emphasize during his speech to energize his coalition?
-Biden emphasized the importance of his mandate, reminding his coalition of the need to prevent Trump from returning to the White House, and addressed issues like reproductive rights to mobilize voters.
How did Biden's speech differ from traditional State of the Union addresses?
-Biden's speech was unique in that it criticized the Supreme Court directly, which was previously considered unthinkable, and it addressed the nation during a time of unprecedented historical context.
What was the reaction to Biden's direct address to the Supreme Court justices?
-Biden's direct address to the justices, particularly in relation to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, was seen as a bold move that reflects the current political climate where leaders are expected to show fight and express disappointment with the status quo.
What was the purpose of Biden's speech in terms of his reelection campaign?
-The speech aimed to demonstrate Biden's energy, vibrancy, and willingness to fight for reelection, as well as to outline his vision for the future, which is crucial for voters considering whether to reelect him.
Outlines
đïž Trump's Influence on RNC and Biden's Speech Reaction
This paragraph discusses Donald Trump's increasing control over the Republican National Committee (RNC), with Ronna McDaniel stepping down and Trump-endorsed candidates expected to win top positions. It also covers Trump's live response to Joe Biden's speech, where he attacked Biden's policies and personal appearance, and claimed that Biden is the true threat to democracy. The paragraph highlights the significance of Trump's actions as he becomes the presumptive Republican nominee and his desire to use the RNC's resources for his campaign. Additionally, it touches on Biden's speech, which was noted for its historical context and direct criticism of the Supreme Court over the Roe v. Wade decision, reflecting the current political climate and the expectations of the Democratic coalition.
đŁïž Biden's State of the Union and Political Strategy
The second paragraph analyzes President Biden's State of the Union address, focusing on his references to his predecessor and the importance of these mentions for his coalition. It discusses Biden's need to remind his supporters of his commitment to their mandate and the challenges he faces in balancing the expectations of different factions within the Democratic Party. The paragraph also comments on Biden's unprecedented criticism of the Supreme Court during the address, which is seen as a reflection of the changing political culture and the public's expectation for leaders to show fight and express dissatisfaction with the status quo.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄDonald Trump
đĄRepublican National Committee (RNC)
đĄJoe Biden
đĄState of the Union
đĄSupreme Court
đĄRoe v. Wade
đĄReelection
đĄPolitical Culture
đĄTrue Social
đĄReproductive Freedom
đĄInsurrection
Highlights
Donald Trump is expected to solidify his influence over the Republican National Committee with a family takeover.
Ronna McDaniel and her co-chair will officially step down, a move largely influenced by Trump.
Trump endorsed two candidates, including his daughter-in-law, who are expected to win top positions.
Trump delivered a live, stream-of-consciousness reaction to Joe Biden's speech on his social media platform, True Social.
Trump attacked Biden on various issues, including Ukraine, Social Security, and personal appearances.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's advice for Republicans to maintain decorum was not heeded by Trump.
Trump claimed that Biden, not himself, is the true threat to democracy.
Biden's State of the Union address is considered one of the most unusual in living memory.
Biden is the first incumbent president in over a century to run against a former president.
At 81, Biden is the oldest president to give a State of the Union address.
Biden faced a unique challenge as he is the first president to run for reelection against an insurrectionist.
Biden's speech was a mix of energy, vibrancy, and a willingness to fight for reelection.
Biden's speech was a balance between appealing to his coalition and providing a vision for the future.
Biden criticized the Supreme Court and addressed the justices directly, a break from tradition.
Biden's mention of reproductive rights was a strategic move to energize and mobilize voters.
Biden's speech reflected the current divisive political climate and the expectation for leaders to show fight.
Trump's increasing control over the RNC is seen as a takeover as he tries to align the committee with his vision.
The RNC spring meeting in Houston will see the transition of leadership as per Trump's preferences.
Biden's speech highlighted the stakes of the upcoming election with a focus on November.
Transcripts
Later today,
Donald Trump will cement
his take over,
really
a family
takeover of the Republican
National Committee.
Shortly, Ronna McDaniel and her co-chair
will officially step down.
A move essentially forced by Trump
and then two candidates
that he has endorsed,
one of whom is his daughter in law.
They are expected to easily
win elections for the top positions
CNN's Elaina
TREENE is at that spring
meeting in Houston
and we'll watch it unfold today Alina.
Yeah, well, good morning, John.
I do want to just start with
some of the reaction
to Joe Biden's speech last night.
We saw Donald Trump.
He watched the address from his home
at Mar
a Lago
and as promised, delivered
a live Play-By-Play on true social
in response to Joe Biden's speech.
And it really was
a stream of consciousness reaction
from Donald Trump.
He attacked Biden heavily.
He went after him on his positions
on Ukraine and Social Security,
but his attacks also grew
increasingly personal.
We know that House Speaker
Mike Johnson
warned Republicans
to maintain decorum yesterday
in the chamber,
but that was advice that did not reach
Donald Trump.
He very much attacked Biden.
He mocked his appearance.
He mocked his hair
and his walk
and also claimed that he was, quote,
so angry and crazy.
Now, Donald Trump
also responded on true social
with some video
taped video messages
in response to Biden's speech,
one of which really trying
to turn the tables
on Joe Biden's argument
that Donald Trump
is a threat to democracy
as we have seen
Donald Trump do in the past.
He claimed that Biden is the true threat.
Take a listen.
Joe Biden is on the run from his record
and lying
like crazy
to try and escape accountability
for the horrific devastation
he and his party have created.
All the while,
they continue the very policies
that are causing this horror show to go.
We cannot take it any longer as a country
Now, John,
obviously we have heard this type
of rhetoric from Donald
Trump in the past as well,
have seen him
live post during these large events.
But they do take on new significance
now that he is
the presumptive Republican nominee.
And it also comes
as his grip
on the Republican Party
is tightening something.
We're going to see play out today
here in Houston with that
RNC spring meeting.
We're going to see Ronna
McDaniel stepped down from her position
as chairwoman.
It comes
after Donald Trump
and her relationship
had really grown tense
and it had been a struggle
for over a year now.
And we're going to see
Donald Trump's hand
pick replacements for her glide
to their path
to the top of leadership
at the committee.
And again,
this comes as Donald Trump is very eager
to use
the weight of the RNC,
have their full interest infrastructure
behind him,
including their data operation,
their ground game strategy,
their poll with voters.
And of course, they are fundraising.
But the way it's been described
to me, John, by senior
advisers, as you said,
it is normal for a presumptive nominee
or a candidate
to have their own control in a way over
the RNC or a committee
when they take power.
But it's been described to me
as more of a takeover for Donald Trump
as he tries to sink his vision
with the RNC.
John and his family with the RNC.
Atlanta train in Houston.
Thank you very much.
President Biden
laying out what he believes
are the stakes right now
and with a very keen eye
toward November, of course, a speech
The Atlantic dubbed
the most unusual State of the Union
in living memory.
Let's test
that against history right now.
CNN presidential story and Tim Naftali
joins us. It's good to see you, Jim.
You've studied many a president
and you studied
many of these major addresses.
What did you see in this speech?
Well,
first of all, you know,
this is the first time
in over a century
that a president,
an incumbent,
is running against a former president.
This is the first time in history
that an 81 year old man
has ever given a State
of the Union address.
And this is the first time in history
that an American president faces
a reelection
challenge against an instigator
of an insurrection.
So just there, we're talking
about an unprecedented historical speech.
President Biden, in many ways
had to give a state
of the president's speech
more than the State of the Union speech.
People were watching
to see his energy level,
his vibrancy,
his fight, his willingness
to fight for reelection.
And people saw it yesterday.
They saw all of that.
It's a it's a really interesting framing.
I don't I hadn't thought of it that way.
People were looking to see how he did
not how he presented
the message or not,
how well crafted the policy was.
That is a
that's an interesting
but in part of
that was it was a surprising bit
how many times that he did
bring up Donald Trump, though
not by name,
talking about his predecessor
to draw contrast between then and now.
Let me play a little bit
just to remind folks
now, my predecessor,
a former Republican president, tells
Putin, quote,
Do whatever the hell you want.
My predecessor
and some of you here
seek to bury the truth about January 6th.
Many of you in this chamber
and my predecessor
are promising to pass a national ban
on reproductive freedom.
And watching.
I had a couple of questions for you.
Do you think that was effective?
And do you think he did it
because he wanted to?
Or do you think he did it
because he needed to
The Biden
coalition is the old
Democratic coalition of the 1990s, plus
folks who don't want to vote
for Donald Trump.
There are independents
and some former Republicans
who will support Biden in 2024
as they did in 2020
just because they don't
want to see Donald Trump
in the White House again.
It is very important
for the president
to remind those elements of his coalition
that he well understands the mandate
they give him.
So I think he had to mention it.
That can't be the only message
he delivers
because there are progressives
in the Democratic coalition
who want to hear much more
and he gave them
more about Gaza last night.
And he also wants
everybody wants a vision for the future.
They just don't want to elect someone
because he wants to be president.
They want to know if we reelect you, sir,
what do you plan to do
in the next four years?
So he had a heavy,
heavy burden on his shoulders last night.
One thing about
we know about the State of the Union is
a lot about
it's a lot about tradition
and it's a lot about you see,
like institutional Washington
right before your eyes.
That's what you're looking at
with the State of the Union.
And looking at this speech
in the historical context,
Biden did
what used to be kind
of thought of as unthinkable,
which is criticizing the Supreme Court
and directly addressing the justices
as they sat
right before him in the chamber.
I want to play this for folks.
This is when he was talking about
the decision
that overturn Roe versus Wade
the Supreme Court majority
wrote the following.
And with all due respect, justices,
women are not without electoral
electoral power.
Excuse me.
Electoral or political power?
You're about to realize
just how much variety that
So what did you make of that moment
and the fact that it's coming from
Joe Biden nonetheless,
Well, first of all,
reproductive rights
are a very important element
of the president's message.
And Vice president's message.
It's got to be
it's got to be a way to energize
and mobilize people who go out to vote
for the team
for the ticket in 20, 20, 40.
He, of course, had to mention it.
He also believes it
in terms of attacking the Supreme Court.
Well, American culture changes.
Our political culture doesn't
stay the same.
We are
in a particularly divisive
partizan moment
where people expect their leader
to show, fight, show the willingness to
to basically express their disappointment
with the status quo.
So I believe that
just as Republicans
expect a certain level of fight,
obviously from Donald Trump
and they get that and more
Democrats and independents
are expecting
the same level of fight from Joe Biden
and he gave it to them yesterday.
It's good to see you, Tim.
Thank you.
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