President Joe Biden caused a stir at his State of the Union address Tuesday night, amid cheers, boos, and occasional heckling from House Republicans. Biden, unfazed by the tumult, brought a stoic yet spirited attitude to the chamber as he touted his achievements of the past two years in office, while proposing new directions for the country.

The address was full of optimism, while Biden made clear the job was not yet done. He tackled difficult topics including his proposed spending cuts to fuel his economic policies. When Republicans began to vocally oppose his ideas, Biden used the moment to his advantage. He pointedly asked the chamber if they would take social security and Medicare off the table. Such a clever maneuver brought cheers and jeers from the divided Republican party.

An unadulterated enthusiasm permeated the room as Biden waxed lyrical about taxes and the middle-class. More