Biden has tense exchange with Republicans on Social Security during State of the Union
Joe Biden,Politics,US Congress,Kevin McCarthy,US Senate,Biden Administration,Bipartisanship,White House
A section from President Biden’s State of the Union address that aimed to ding Republicans on plans to cut Social Security turned into an unusual moment of live policy discussion — and apparent agreement — during the annual speech.
“Some Republicans want Social Security and Medicare to sunset,” Biden said.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) shook his head as many Republicans yelled “no,” and some yelled “liar.”
“Anybody who doubts it, contact my office, I’ll give you a copy of the proposal,” Biden said in an ad-libbed line as Republicans continued to shake their heads and boo.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) stood up and pointed her finger at Biden, and yelled “liar” after he sat down.
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