Staff Reports
In a surprising twist, Education Secretary Miguel Cardonas has declared that he won’t be joining President Joe Biden for the 2024 State of the Union address. Why? Well, because he’s the designated survivor this year, folks! Instead of rubbing shoulders with the high and mighty in the House of Representatives, Cardonas will be hunkered down in a super secure location, ensuring that if the U.S. Capitol is under attack, there will still be someone left to run the show. Talk about a major responsibility!
But this whole designated survivor gig isn’t just a newfangled idea. Nope, it’s been around since the Cold War, and after the events of September 11th, 2001, Congress got in on the action too. And get this, it’s not just any old Joe who gets to be the designated survivor. Oh no, they have to be someone who could actually step up and become the big cheese in the White House if the unthinkable were to happen. That’s some serious business right there.
And if you thought this whole State of the Union thing was just about some guy rambling on about what he’s been up to, well, think again. President Biden is getting ready to drop some bombshells during his speech. Rumor has it that he’s ordering the military to build a temporary seaport in Gaza, all in the name of supplying humanitarian aid during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Now that’s one way to shake things up on the international stage!
But wait, there’s more. Biden’s got his eyes set on some serious economic changes, too. Get this, he’s talking about jacking up the corporate tax rate to 28% and slapping a minimum income tax of 25% on billionaires. And if that wasn’t enough, he’s looking to extend those Medicare taxes for the wealthy. Say what? That’s quite the plan, Mr. President.
Oh, and let’s not forget the political jabs. Biden’s ready to throw down the gauntlet and highlight the differences between himself and those pesky Republicans, especially that rascal Donald Trump. It’s like he’s trying to rally the troops for a big showdown before the big elections in November. Man, talk about drama!
So buckle up, folks. It looks like President Biden is cooking up a storm, and you can bet there will be a lot of fireworks when he takes the stage for his State of the Union address. Hold onto your hats, ’cause it’s gonna be one heck of a ride!
