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President Trump previewed a lengthy State of the Union, saying it will be long due to the breadth of topics. He spent the weekend reviewing the speech with advisers and mimicking the House chamber setup, as he faces sliding polls, party dynamics in Congress, and policy fights over tariffs and Iran.
President Biden's State of the Union address drew mixed reviews from former presidential speechwriters, with some praising his energy and directness while others criticized the speech as overly partisan. Biden took aim at Trump and congressional Republicans, emphasizing his administration's economic rebound and addressing the crisis at the southern border. The speech was lauded by Democrats for its contrast with Trump and criticized by Republicans for its partisanship. Biden's age and physical ability were also acknowledged, with some strategists noting the speech's campaign-like tone.