PRESIDENT Joe Biden took aim repeatedly at Donald Trump in a combative State of the Union address that sought to make a humorous virtue of his own age.
Sparring with Republican hecklers in Congress, the 81-year-old Democrat used the speech to frame his probable election rematch in November against Mr Trump, 77, as a choice between "hate and hope, between defenders of democracy at home and abroad, and those who would usurp it".
As he neared the end of his 68-minute speech, Mr Biden joked: "I know it may not look like it, but I've been around a while." The president, who was first elected to the Senate in 1972, also joked: "In my career, I've been told I was too young, and I've been told I'm too old." Mr Biden, the oldest president yet, stumbled on some words, coughed a few times, and cited Moscow on a list of destinations where Americans were able to buy cheaper prescription drugs.
This story is from the March 08, 2024 edition of Evening Standard.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 08, 2024 edition of Evening Standard.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Why are England wasting time waiting for Tuchel?
Winning the World Cup is the aim, so the new boss should start now
He's been shot, and punched by Mike Tyson, but British boxing's great survivor is back on top and aiming to rule the world
This is where the magic happens,\" reads a big neon sign scrawled across the entrance to the offices of arguably the most powerful man in British boxing today.
How Sketch went from 'obscene' to era-defining
After arocky start, the glamorous and infamous restaurant is now an institution
Money is worth less than time'
He's quit Fendi, but what will Kim Jones do next?
London's Roman Amphitheatre
Guildhall Yard, EC2V
Liberals didn't notice they'd lost relevance in the all-consuming digital sphere
There are many reasons why Donald Trump might have won the election last week.
Do we have to die?
One neuroscientist thinks the answer is no
How to have a magical Christmas in Edinburgh
From cosy cobblestone streets to abundant Yuletide goings-on, few cities rival the Scottish capital in creating Christmas whimsy.
London's best festive restaurants
The social season is upon us once more. These are the city’s most coveted Christmas venues, which need to be booked soon so as to not miss out on the tinsel and tipples.
Rag'n'Bone Man
I struggle with being recognised... I'll never really feel comfortable with it'
