Morning Wire State of the Union & National Guard in NY Subway | 3.8.24
Mar 8, 2024
President Biden's State of the Union address sparks divided reactions, touching on pivotal issues like immigration and funding for Ukraine. Rising crime in New York's subway prompts Governor Hochul to deploy the National Guard as safety concerns escalate. The discussion dives into shocking subway incidents and the intertwining issues of mental health. Plus, a chilling report uncovers banks collaborating with federal agencies to monitor political beliefs, raising urgent questions about privacy and the potential rise of a social credit system.
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Biden's State of the Union
- President Biden's State of the Union address focused on Ukraine, January 6th, abortion, and the economy.
- He blamed Republicans for the border crisis and announced a new port off Gaza's coast.
Lakin Riley
- Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene challenged Biden to say the name of Lakin Riley, murdered by an illegal immigrant.
- Biden held up a pin with her name but seemed to mispronounce it and downplay the tragedy.
GOP Response & Trump's Rebuttal
- Senator Katie Britt delivered the GOP response, focusing on economic hardships and border policy.
- Trump, in his pre-buttal, also zeroed in on the border and Biden's immigration policies.