In the annual address, the current president provides a summary of their accomplishments over the past year, covers the current social and political landscape, and provides policy plans for the coming months. It is usually filled with fluff, self-congratulations, and a show of partisanship.
Members of the president’s party cheer every tiny progress, while members of the opposite party are often shown scoffing in the crowd. But the speech does hold weight. It’s an opportunity for the president to frame their leadership with their own narrative and seek to persuade the American people to put their continued trust in the administration.
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