From USA Today:
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., stood up from her seat in the back of the House chamber to heckle President Joe Biden after he said during his State of the Union address Tuesday that “some Republicans want Medicare and Social Security to sunset” while discussing the need to raise the debt ceiling in order to avoid a US default.
“Liar!” she said. Other lawmakers in the chamber booed him. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, seated behind Biden, shook his head in disapproval. …
As boos continued, Biden turned toward the House gallery to address an audience member not seen on camera.
“It’s being proposed by individuals,” he said. “I’m politely not naming them, but it’s being proposed by some of you.” …
As the camera landed on individual lawmakers, it captured a shot of a stunned Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah [who has openly talked about his desire to ‘phase out” Social Security], who looked around the room with his mouth wide open.
“So folks, as we all apparently agree, Social Security and Medicare is off the books now,” Biden said. “They’re not to be touched? All right. We’ve got unanimity!”
Cheers erupted in the chamber.
“Tonight, let’s all agree, and apparently we are — let’s stand up for seniors,” Biden said, raising his fists in the air. Speaker McCarthy took to his feet. …
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