Idaho Politicians respond to the State of the Union address

Publish date: 2024-07-03

Boise, ID (CBS2) — Idaho Politicians have released statements following President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address.

Senator Mike Crapo:

President Biden once again touted an optimistic review of his performance from the last three years that ignores reality and the struggles Americans confront. On more than one occasion, his words lacked accountability, shirking responsibility onto others to make up for his own failed actions. In reality, the state of our border, economy, and national security are worse off today under President Biden. The southern border has seen record-shattering illegal crossings every month since President Biden took office. Inflation skyrocketed as a result of this Administration’s economic policies, and Americans are currently spending more of their income on food than they have in 30 years. Abroad, our adversaries no longer fear us and the world is becoming less safe. President Biden should work with Congress to address the problems our country faces, not continue to shift blame.

Congressman Mike Simpson:

It is no surprise that President Biden's address tonight felt out of touch with everyday Americans," said Rep. Simpson. "President Biden touted 'results' and so-called wins that are far from most Americans' current reality. Under this administration, Americans have suffered from record-high inflation, an open border affecting every state, and an energy crisis weakening our country on a global scale. Instead of providing solutions, the President only offered disingenuous political spins. Make no mistake, everyday American families are worse off now than they were four years ago. This is a direct result of President Biden's self-inflicted policy wounds. Tonight's address reaffirmed that President Biden has no desire to reverse course and tackle our nation's crises.

Senator Jim Risch:

In tonight’s speech, President Biden doubled down on his open border policy and again tried to blame Congress. Congress did its job many years ago when it passed the law prohibiting anyone from entering America illegally. That remains the law today—we don’t need more laws, just enforcement of the current law. Biden’s predecessor, with the current law, reduced illegal immigration to zero with executive orders requiring the border patrol to enforce the laws. President Biden rescinded those orders, and the result is 10,000 illegal entrants invading our country every day. President Biden can reinstate President Trump’s orders and reduce the flow of illegal migrants to zero—if not, Trump will do so when he is elected. I will continue to fight for a zero number of illegals entering America.

Governor Brad Little:

Senator Katie Boyd Britt is spot on - Republicans must take back the White House in November. Biden's destructive open border policies, over-taxation, and liberal spending have FAILED the American people. Idahoans and our children deserve better.

Young Democrats of America:

With tonight’s address, Joe Biden showed exactly why the American people elected him President in 2020, and why we will re-elect him in 2024,” said YDA President Quentin Wathum-Ocama. “With so much at stake in this election, America needs leadership with a proven track record of delivering real results for working families: that’s President Biden. The Young Democrats of America are fired up and ready to fight for a government that works for all of us.

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