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President Joe Biden has been spotted cozying up to his Hollywood pals once again, this time for some last-minute pointers ahead of his big State of the Union speech on Thursday. In a video released on social media, Biden can be seen chatting it up with five actors who have had the privilege of pretending to be a U.S. president on the big screen.
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 7, 2024
The star-studded Zoom call featured actors Morgan Freeman, Tony Goldwyn, Geena Davis, Michael Douglas, and Bill Pullman, all of whom took turns dishing out helpful tips and tricks to the President. Biden even quipped about the unique opportunity, saying, “I never thought I’d be speaking to so many presidents all at one time, let alone actors playing presidents!”
Freeman, known for his role as President Tom Beck in the blockbuster film Deep Impact, urged Biden to peddle hope to the American people. He reminded the President that “hope is the strongest force we have in this country” and encouraged Biden to highlight how he is working for the people.
Pullman, famous for his portrayal of President Thomas J. Whitmore in Independence Day, was quick to commend Biden for his efforts to unite the nation in the face of adversity. He emphasized the importance of the President’s words, claiming that “time will remember the importance of your words.”
Notably absent from the video were actors Martin Sheen and Harrison Ford, who have also taken a crack at playing the Commander-in-Chief in their careers. Seems like Biden might need to expand his Hollywood Rolodex for next time!
Meanwhile, let’s not forget the real reason behind all this pomp and circumstance – Biden’s State of the Union address. This will be his third go at it since taking office, and it’s taking place just eight months before the highly anticipated 2024 presidential election, which is expected to be a rematch with former President Donald Trump.
Speaking of Trump, the former President has made it clear that he’ll be giving a live critique of Biden’s speech, promising to “correct” any missteps and share the “truth” with the American people. On top of that, Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) is all set to deliver the Republican Party’s response to Biden’s State of the Union address.
As the anticipation builds for what promises to be a night filled with political theater, one can only hope that Biden’s Hollywood pep talk will lead to a blockbuster performance. But then again, in the world of politics, reality often trumps fiction.
