Gold Star dad who lost son in Afghan exit arrested after interrupting Biden at SOTU

Fox Business
8 Mar 202409:11

Summary

TLDRIn his State of the Union address, President Biden highlighted America's economic recovery and his administration's actions on climate change, while facing criticism for not addressing key issues such as inflation, energy independence, and excessive spending. The speech also touched on foreign policy, with a call for support to Ukraine and efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, but was met with disapproval for not mentioning American hostages or the impact of his policies on the economy and daily life.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ President Biden highlighted America's economic recovery and progress on climate change during his State of the Union address.
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ The President mentioned ongoing efforts to tackle inflation and reduce junk fees for online ticket sellers.
  • ๐Ÿš— He did not address key economic issues such as energy independence or the rising cost of living.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Critics argue that Biden's policies have led to excessive spending and borrowing, contributing to the current economic challenges.
  • ๐Ÿ›‘ The FDIC reported high levels of late credit card payments, indicating underlying economic strain.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Senator Katie Britt criticized Biden's economic policies, pointing to the worst inflation in 40 years and high credit card debt.
  • ๐Ÿ”Š President Biden began his address by discussing foreign policy, including the situation in Ukraine and efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ A Gold Star father, whose son died during the Afghanistan withdrawal, was escorted out and arrested after interrupting the speech.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ The administration's handling of foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine and Afghanistan, has been criticized as ineffective.
  • ๐Ÿค The President's speech did not mention American hostages held in Gaza, which some view as a significant oversight.

Q & A

  • What was President Biden's main message regarding the U.S. economy in his State of the Union address?

    -President Biden claimed that the U.S. economy, which was on the brink, is now the envy of the world, with inflation coming down and significant action taken on climate change.

  • How did President Biden address the issue of high inflation during his speech?

    -He mentioned that inflation is coming down, but did not provide specific strategies or plans to further address the issue.

  • What was the criticism leveled against President Biden's economic policies by the speakers in the transcript?

    -The criticism included claims that his reckless spending has led to the worst inflation in 40 years, increased cost of living, and high credit card debt, without offering solutions to these problems.

  • What was the reaction to President Biden's speech from Alabama Senator Katie Britt?

    -Senator Katie Britt slammed President Biden for claiming his economic policies are working, highlighting the struggles of hard-working families and the lack of a plan for the future.

  • What was the context of the interruption by Gold Star Father Steve Nikoy during the State of the Union address?

    -Steve Nikoy, whose son was killed during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, interrupted the speech to protest the administration's handling of the situation, and was later arrested and charged with obstructing Congress.

  • What was President Biden's stance on foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine and Gaza, in his speech?

    -He called on Congress to send a bipartisan national security bill and money to Ukraine, and mentioned efforts to establish a six-week ceasefire in Gaza, but did not address the issue of American hostages in Gaza.

  • What was the criticism regarding President Biden's handling of foreign policy, especially in relation to Ukraine and Afghanistan?

    -The criticism included accusations of deterrence failure, releasing sanctions off the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, stopping lethal aid to Ukraine, and failing to secure the release of American hostages.

  • What was the proposed solution for the situation in Gaza mentioned in the transcript?

    -The administration's proposal was to build a pier in Gaza, although the specifics and the feasibility of this plan without U.S. troops were questioned.

  • How did the speakers in the transcript suggest President Biden should have addressed the issue of American hostages?

    -They suggested that President Biden should have made the return of the hostages a precondition for any assistance or discussions, such as the proposed pier in Gaza.

  • What was the overall tone of the speakers' comments on President Biden's State of the Union address?

    -The overall tone was critical, with the speakers accusing President Biden of being tone-deaf to the economic struggles of the American people and failing in foreign policy.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ President Biden's State of the Union Address: Economic Recovery and Challenges

The paragraph discusses President Biden's State of the Union address, highlighting his claims about the U.S. economy's recovery and the significant actions taken on climate change. It also touches on the criticism that the President did not address key issues such as inflation, energy independence, and the national debt. The conversation includes a critique of the administration's economic policies and the impact on everyday Americans, as well as the lack of empathy shown towards families affected by the Afghanistan withdrawal and the ongoing situation in Gaza.

05:01

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Foreign Policy and National Security: Ukraine and Afghanistan

This paragraph focuses on President Biden's call for bipartisan support for national security and aid to Ukraine, as well as his administration's efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza. It includes an incident where a Gold Star father, critical of the administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, was escorted out and arrested during the address. The discussion also covers the administration's foreign policy decisions, such as the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and the handling of the war in Ukraine, with critics arguing that these actions have failed to deter aggression and have prolonged the conflict.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กState of the Union Address

A formal speech delivered by the President of the United States to Congress, outlining the administration's accomplishments and goals. In this video, President Biden's address is critiqued for not addressing certain economic and foreign policy issues as perceived by the commentators.

๐Ÿ’กInflation

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. In the context of the video, inflation is a significant concern, with the President claiming progress in reducing it, while critics argue that the issue is not being adequately addressed.

๐Ÿ’กEconomic Policies

Strategies and actions implemented by a government to influence the economy. The video criticizes President Biden's economic policies, suggesting they have led to excessive spending and borrowing, with critics arguing for a different approach.

๐Ÿ’กClimate Action

Actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. President Biden's State of the Union Address highlights significant action on climate, which is a key policy area for his administration.

๐Ÿ’กUkraine

A country in Eastern Europe that has been the center of a conflict with Russia. The video script mentions President Biden's call for Congress to send aid to Ukraine, which is a critical foreign policy issue.

๐Ÿ’กAfghanistan Withdrawal

The United States' withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, which has been criticized for its handling and consequences. The video references the botched withdrawal and its impact on American service members and their families.

๐Ÿ’กGold Star Families

Families of fallen military members who have been killed in action. The video discusses the treatment of these families by the administration, particularly in relation to the Afghanistan withdrawal and the handling of hostages.

๐Ÿ’กBidenomics

A term coined to describe the economic policies of the Biden administration. The video criticizes these policies, suggesting they are not working and are causing economic hardship for Americans.

๐Ÿ’กEnergy Independence

The ability of a country to produce sufficient energy to meet its own needs without relying on imports. The video suggests that the President did not address this important issue in his State of the Union Address.

๐Ÿ’กCorporate Tax Rate

The percentage of profits that corporations are required to pay in taxes. The video criticizes the President's proposal to raise the corporate tax rate, suggesting it could have negative economic consequences.

๐Ÿ’กNational Debt

The total amount of money that a country's government owes. The video discusses the trillions of dollars in national debt and the costs associated with servicing it, which were not mentioned by the President.

Highlights

President Biden touts America's comeback in his State of the Union address.

Biden addresses the crisis of high inflation and the war in the Middle East.

Biden claims the economy is now the envy of the world and inflation is coming down.

Biden takes significant action on climate, claiming no one has better results.

Biden criticizes old ideas of anger, revenge, and retribution, stating they can't lead America.

The president discusses crackdown on junk fees and shrinkflation, joking about Snickers bars getting smaller.

Biden's speech criticized for not addressing key issues like inflation and energy independence.

Biden's tax plan and government spending are discussed, with concerns about the national debt.

Alabama Senator Katie Britt slams Biden for his economic policies, citing high inflation and credit card debt.

Biden's State of the Union address begins with a call for action on Ukraine and a cease fire in Gaza.

A Gold Star father interrupts Biden's speech, referencing his son's death during the Afghanistan withdrawal.

The father, Steve Nikoy, is escorted out and arrested for obstructing Congress.

Criticism of Biden's lack of empathy and failure to address issues like Americans left in Afghanistan.

Biden's foreign policy criticized, particularly the handling of the war in Ukraine.

Biden administration's actions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and lethal aid to Ukraine are questioned.

The administration's proposal to build a pier in Gaza is criticized as nonsensical without U.S. troops.

The issue of American hostages in Gaza is not mentioned by Biden.

Biden's report card on America starts with sending money to Ukraine, not mentioning hostages.

Transcripts

00:02

MEANWHILE, P PRESIDENT BIDEN

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TOUTING WHAT WE SEE AND WHAT SEE

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AS AMERICA'S COMEBACK IN HIS

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STATE OF THE UNION YOU ADDRESS

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LAST NIGHT.

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THE PRESIDENT ALSO MENTIONED THE

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CRISIS THAT THE U.S. IS FACING

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AT HOME AND ABROAD UNDER HIS

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LEADERSHIP, FROM HIGH I'MFLATION

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TO THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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BUT YOU DECIDE.

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WATCH.

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>> THE ECONOMY WAS ON THE

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BRINK, NOW THE ECONOMY IS THE

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ENVY OF THE WORLD.

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INFLATION KEEPS COMING DOWN.

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I HAVE TAKEN THE MOST

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SIGNIFICANT ACTION ON CLIMATE IN

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THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD.

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NO ONE HAS A BETTER RESULT ON

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THIS THAN I DO.

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IT'S NOT HOW OLD WE ARE IT'S HOW

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OLD OUR IDEAS ARE.

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ANGER, REVENGE, RETRIBUTION ARE

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THE OLDEST OF IDEAS BUT YOU

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CAN'T LEAD AMERICA WITH ANCIENT

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IDEAS.

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IT WILL ONLY TAKE US BACK.

00:58

MARIA: THE PRESIDENT BROUGHT UP

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HIS CRACKDOWN ON JUNK FEES,

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HONESTY FROM ONLINE TICKET

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SELLERS AND SHRINKFLATION,

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JOKING ABOUT SNICKERS BARS

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GETTING SMALLER.

01:15

>> HE DIDN'T OFFER THE BIG

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ISSUES OF THE DAY, DIDN'T OFFER

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ANYTHING ABOUT HOW WE'RE GOING

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TO DEAL WITH INFLATION.

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HE DIDN'T TALK ABOUT ENERGY

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INDEPENDENCE.

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HE TALKED ABOUT SOME OF THE

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EVs, THAT HE'S TRYING TO TALK

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TO THE PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN.

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HE NEVER ADDRESSED THAT.

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THEY WENT TO THE SAME OLD

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PLAYBOOK DEMOCRATS ALWAYS GO TO.

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THEY PROMISED THAT THEY'RE GOING

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TO RAISE TAXES.

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FOR THOSE WATCHING THE SHOW,

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INVOLVED AND ENGAGED IN

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BUSINESS, HE WANTS TO RAISE THE

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CORPORATE TAX RATE.

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HE WANTS TO RAISE TAXES.

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HE WANTS THE GOVERNMENT TO SPEND

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MORE.

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NO MENTION OF THE TRILLION

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DOLLARS THAT WE'RE GOING TO HAVE

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TO SPEND SERVICING OUR NATIONAL

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DEBT, NONE OF THAT WAS MENTIONED

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HERE AND THESE ARE YET THE

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DRIVERS AND FOR THE AVERAGE

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PERSON WHO IS SITTING HOME

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SAYING HOW IS IT THEY YOU'RE

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GOING TO HELP DRIVE DOWN THE

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COST OF MY FIVE GUYS MEAL WHICH

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IS GOING TO COST ME MORE THAN 20

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BUCKS, HE DIDN'T YOU ADDRESS ANY

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OF THAT.

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MARIA: NO.

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BECAUSE HOW COULD HE?

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IT WOULD LEAD BACK TO HIM AND

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HIS EXCESSIVE SPENDING, 6,

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$7 TRILLION IN SPENDING AND

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BORROWING ON HIS WATCH.

02:18

ALABAMA SENATOR KATIE BRIT

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BROUGHT IT UP, SLAMMED PRESIDENT

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BIDEN FOR CLAIMING HIS ECONOMIC

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POLICIES ARE WORKING IN AN

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EMOTIONAL REPUBLICAN RESPONSE.

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WATCH THIS.

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>> HIS RECKLESS SPENDING DUG

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OUR ECONOMY INTO HOLE AND SENT

02:34

THE COST OF LIVING THROUGH THE

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ROOF.

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WE HAVE THE WORST INFLATION IN

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40 YEARS AND THE HIGHEST CREDIT

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CARD DEBT IN OUR NATION'S

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HISTORY.

02:43

LET THAT SINK IN.

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HARD WORKING FAMILIES ARE

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STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET

02:49

TODAY AND WITH SOARING MORTGAGE

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RATES AND SKY HIGH CHILD CARE

02:56

COSTS, THEY'RE ALSO STRUGGLING

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TO HAVE A PLAN FOR TOMORROW.

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THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SCRAPING

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BY WHILE PRESIDENT BIDEN PROUDLY

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PROCLAIMS THAT BIDENOMICS IS

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WORKING.

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GOODNESS, BLESS HIS HEART.

03:17

WE KNOW BETTER.

03:19

MARIA: IN FACT, DOUG, YESTERDAY

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THE FDIC SAID THAT LATE CREDIT

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CARD PAYMENTS ARE THE HIGHEST

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SINCE 2011.

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THERE ARE SOME SERIOUS CRACKS

03:29

UNDER WHAT PRESIDENT BIDEN IS

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SAYING IS THE ENVY OF THE WORLD

03:31

ON THE U.S. ECONOMY.

03:33

>> YEAH, LOOK, MARIA, I THINK

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ONE OF THE INTERESTING THINGS,

03:37

WE TALKED ABOUT HOW BAD THE

03:39

POLITICAL SPEECH WAS.

03:39

THE ECONOMIC PART WAS PROBABLY

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THE MOST DISINGENUOUS, THE MOST

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TONE DEAF.

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I SAID IT'S TONE DEAF.

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I SAID HERE'S WHAT YOU DON'T

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LOOK AT.

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GAS PRICES% 40% HIGHER THAN WHEN

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PRESIDENT BIDEN CAME IN, CREDIT

03:58

CARD DEBT, NOT ONLY IS IT THE

04:01

HIGHEST LEVEL IN YEARS, ALMOST

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RECORD LEVELS BUT CREDIT CARD

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DEFAULTS, AUTO LOAN DEFAULTS ARE

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HIGH.

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THEY SEE IT WHEN THEY GO TO PUMP

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GAS, WHEN THEY BUY GROCERIES,

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SEE IT IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE.

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FOR HIM TO NOT EVEN MAKE OUT IT

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A MENTION, WE'RE TRYING AND WE

04:19

COULD DO BETTER.

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HE DIDN'T SAY THAT.

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WE'RE DOING GREAT.

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EVERYTHING IS BETTER.

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YOU'RE TOO IGNORANT TO KNOW THAT

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MY ECONOMY IS WHAT YOU NEED.

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IT LAYS AN OPENING FOR

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REPUBLICANS, ESPECIALLY FOR

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DONALD TRUMP TO GO BACK TO

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ISSUES OF IMMIGRATION AND THE

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ECONOMY THAT ARE MATTERING THE

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PEOPLE IN THE PROCESS.

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WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE NUMBERS FOR

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AMERICANS, NOT THE MACRO

04:41

PICTURES HE WANTS TO PAINT,

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THAT'S WHERE PEOPLE FEEL IT AND

04:45

THAT'S HOW PEOPLE LOOK AT THEIR

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LIVES AND THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE

04:48

SEEING REFLECTED IN THE POLLS.

04:49

MARIA: THE PRESIDENT BEGAN HIS

04:51

STATE OF THE -- UNION ADDRESS,

04:57

MORGAN, TALKING ABOUT UKRAINE.

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HE STARTS THE STATE OF THE UNION

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OF AMERICA CALLING ON CONGRESS

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TO SEND HIM THE BIPARTISAN

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NATIONAL SECURITY BILL AND SEND

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MONEY TO UKRAINE.

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HE ALSO SAID HIS ADMINISTRATION

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AH HAS BEEN WORKING N NONSTOP TO

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ESTABLISH A SIX WEEK CEASE FIRE

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IN GAZA.

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THE PRESIDENT WAS INTERRUPTED BY

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A GOLD STAR FATHER, STEVE NIKOY,

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WHO HIS SON WAS ONCE ONE OF THE

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SERVICE MEMBERS AND HE WAS

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KILLED AT ABBEY GATE DURING

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BIDEN'S BOTCHED U.S. WITHDRAWAL

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FROM AFGHANISTAN AND WAIT UNTIL

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YOU HEAR WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.

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WATCH THIS.

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>> THE YEAR BEFORE I TOOK

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OFFICE MURDER RATES WENT UP 30%.

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30% THEY WENT UP.

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[ INDISCERNIBLE ]

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>> THE BIGGEST INCREASE IN

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HISTORY [ INDISCERNIBLE ]

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MARIA: SO AFTER THE FATHER, WHO

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LOST HIS SON AT ABBEY GATE AND

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HE WAS YELLING THERE, CAPITOL

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POLICE ESCORTED HIM OUT OF THE

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CHAMBER AND THEY ARRESTED HIM.

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THEY TOOK HIM INTO CUSTODY.

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HE WAS CHARGED WITH CROWDING,

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OBSTRUCTING OR -- OBSTRUCTING

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CONGRESS, MORGAN.

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YOUR THOUGHTS?

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>> YEAH.

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I ACTUALLY SAW ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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ON X LATER THAT HE WENT TO MEET

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THE OTHER FAMILIES, GOLD STAR

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FAMILIES OF SOME OF THE 13

06:24

FALLEN, THEY WERE HUGGING HIM

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AND CLAPPING FOR HIM.

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IT'S JUST VERY ENDEMIC, MARIA,

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AGAIN, AS I TALKED ABOUT LAST

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SEGMENT, THIS LACK OF EMPATHY

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THAT PRESIDENT BIDEN HAS.

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HE DIDN'T TALK ABOUT THE

06:35

AMERICANS THAT ARE STILL LEFT

06:36

BEHIND IN AFGHANISTAN.

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ALTOGETHER ME JUST ALSO QUICKLY

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ADDRESS WHAT YOU BROUGHT UP

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ABOUT THE PRESIDENT LEADING THE

06:42

SPEECH ON UKRAINE.

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NOW, LISTEN, EVERYBODY KNOWS I'M

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THE FOREIGN POLICY PERSON, I GET

06:47

REALLY EXCITED IN THE STATE OF

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THE UNION SPEECH WHEN IT TURNS

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TO FOREIGN POLICY BUT I AGREE

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THAT DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE A AT

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THE BEGINNING OF THE SPEECH.

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THE BEGINNING OF THE SPEECH

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SHOULD BE WHAT'S GOING ON IN

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AMERICA, GOING ON AT OUR KITCHEN

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TABLE HERE.

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I REFUSE TO BE LECTURED FROM

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PRESIDENT BIDEN ABOUT UKRAINE

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WHEN THE INVASION HAPPENED ON

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HIS WATCH.

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AND IT IS HIS POLICIES THAT

07:11

FAILED TO DETER PUTIN FROM

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INVADING UKRAINE.

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HE RELEASED THE SANCTIONS OFF

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THE NORD STREAM 2 PIPELINE.

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HE IS THE ONE THAT REUPED THE

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TREATY.

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YOU CAN LOOK AT STEP AFTER STEP

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AFTER STEP THAT THE BIDEN

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ADMINISTRATION TOOK INCLUDING

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STOPPING THE LETHAL AID THAT WE

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AND THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

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WERE SENDING TO UKRAINE, THE

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BIDEN ADMINISTRATION STOPPED

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THAT LETHAL AID AND JAKE

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SULLIVAN SAID THEY WOULD ONLY

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SEND LETHAL AID TO THE

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UKRAINIANS IF PUTIN INVADED.

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I REFUSE TO BE LECTURED ON

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UKRAINE FROM PEOPLE WHO HAD THE

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DETERRENCE FAILURE ON THEIR

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WATCH AND ALSO FROM PEOPLE WHO

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HAVE SEEN THIS WAR EXTENDED OVER

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TWO YEARS BECAUSE THEY REFUSE TO

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GIVE THE UKRAINIANS WHAT THEY

07:55

NEEDED EARLY ON.

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THEY HAVE TOTALLY BOTCHED THE

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HANDLING OF THIS WAR IN UKRAINE.

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I DON'T THINK ANY OF US SHOULD

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BE LECTURED BY THEM ON IT.

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WHEN IT COMES TO GOLD STAR

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FAMILIES ABBEY GATE, AND ISRAEL,

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THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL IS

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TO BUILD A PIER IN GAZA.

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THAT MAKES NO SENSE.

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SOMEHOW THEY'RE GOING TO DO IT

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WITHOUT U.S. TROOPS.

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I REMEMBER WHEN WE CALLED THESE

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THINGS HUMANITARIAN PAUSES.

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NOW WE'RE TRYING TO CALL THEM

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CEASE FIRES WHICH IS THE

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LANGUAGE OF THE LEFT.

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I WOULD REMIND EVERYBODY THAT

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PRESIDENT BIDEN HAS SIX

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AMERICANS THAT ARE HELD HOSTAGE.

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RIGHT?

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IT'S NOW THE MIDDLE OF MARCH,

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ALMOST.

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THAT HAPPENED THE END OF

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OCTOBER.

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AMERICANS ARE HELD HOSTAGE BY A

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TERRORIST GROUP AND BIDEN HAS

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BEEN UNABLE TO GET THEM HOME.

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MARIA: HE STARTED THE STATE OF

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THE UNION, A REPORT CARD ON

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AMERICA, HE STARTS THE SPEECH

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WITH SENDING MONEY UKRAINE AND

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HE DOESN'T MENTION THE HOSTAGES

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IN GAZA.

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>> YOU KNOW WHAT THE PRESIDENT

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SHOULD HAVE SAID?

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WE HAVE AMERICAN HOSTAGES IN

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GAZA.

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IF YOU WANT HELP, YOU WANT

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ASSISTANCE, YOU WANT THAT PIER,

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YOU GIVE US OUR HOSTAGES BACK

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AND ISRAELI HOSTAGES BACK, THEN

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WE'LL START THAT DISCUSSION.

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INSTEAD HE