What happened
At a Democratic event in South Carolina, President Biden took aim at former President Trump for his long State of the Union speech. Biden joked to the crowd that Trump kept talking and asked aloud if he was still speaking. The remark drew laughs and eyebrow raises. Reporters replayed the moment and social feeds did what they always do. The scene was political theater, stage left and stage right fighting for the next sound bite.
The claim
Biden said Trump did not mention the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24. That is a plain factual point you can check on the speech transcript. The date matters because it marks the fourth anniversary of the invasion. Biden also reminded the audience that America’s standing in the world was a topic of debate. Both sides use these anniversaries to make their case, and both sides pick the facts that fit their script.
The broader context
Trump’s State of the Union ran about one hour and 48 minutes, which is longer than most addresses and long enough to give rivals room to score points. If you are looking for mentions of specific foreign policy events you will find them when the speaker wants to make that argument. Meanwhile the press and PR teams sift through delivery, tone, and timing. The result is a mix of policy notes and production choices that get spun into narratives by eager outlets on both sides.
Why it matters
Politics runs on two engines, substance and spectacle. A long speech gives opponents plenty of material. A single omitted line becomes a headline. That dynamic is not a bug. It is how modern political communication works. Campaigns and corporate media both profit from the friction. Voters get the highlights and the takes. If you want the policy, read the transcript. If you want the show, bring popcorn.
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