The time for the annual State of the Union is back again. The 2024 State of the Union will be held on March 7, 2024, where President Joe Biden will address the citizens of the United States. If you don’t know what the point of the State of the Union is, it’s an opportunity for the president to provide an overview of the accomplishments that have taken place during his term, as well as the priorities he has listed as he finishes up the remainder of his term. And for 2024, the State of the Union will be more accessible than ever, as it’ll be livestreamed on social media.
The State of the Union has been a tradition since George Washington was our first president. While the address has shifted over time, going from writing to radio, the State of the Union now takes place in person every year at the U.S. Capitol. It’s also likely the largest audience Biden will have until Election Day takes place in November 2024.
State Of The Union 2024 Topics
At the 2024 State of the Union, Biden is slated to speak on multiple topics, and there are some key things that young people should be listening for. The conversation that many are most interested in hearing about is the plan to establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast in order to send aid to the territory during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
State Of The Union Guests
Jill Biden is slated to be in the audience, and Kate Cox has been confirmed to be a guest at the State of the Union. Cox is a Texan who was unable to get an abortion thanks to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, despite the fact that her health was on the line due to the fetus’ severe genetic condition. Her attendance will likely spark major conversation about reproductive rights in the United States.
Always be on the lookout for new policy proposals at the SOTU as well — while the White House hasn’t announced that any will be given at this time, the State of the Union is meant to be an opportunity to lay out goals for the current president, meaning proposals are common during this address. Protests are also always a possibility, too. They can be as minor as heckling and as major as an interruption of the address.
How To Watch The 2024 State Of The Union
If you’re wondering how to tune in, Biden’s State of the Union address can be found on all major television networks, who will be airing it live, as well as on the White House website.
This year, the State of the Union will also be livestreamed from the @POTUS Instagram account. This will be the first time the State of the Union Address has ever been livestreamed from the platform, and the perfect way to tune in if you want to stay informed.
The State of the Union will begin on March 7 at 9 p.m. EST.