State of the Union 2024: Five key takeaways as Biden makes his case for a second term

Published March 8, 2024 6:11am ET



President Joe Biden‘s State of the Union address offered a pivotal moment for him to convince voters to give him a second round in the White House.

The State of the Union address, Biden’s third as president, was largely used as a launching pad for the president’s reelection campaign as he prepares to face a rematch against former President Donald Trump in November. In his roughly 68-minute speech, Biden touched on some policies that are top voter concerns heading into the general election cycle. 

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