During his upcoming State of the Union address, President Joe Biden plans to confront his election rival, Donald Trump, for allegedly scheming "revenge and retribution." Biden aims to present his own vision of an American resurgence to skeptical voters.

In what is deemed one of his most significant speeches, the 81-year-old Democrat seeks to allay concerns about his age by positioning himself as the sole alternative to an allegedly anti-democratic Trump in the upcoming November election.

However, Biden faces various challenges, as evidenced by protesters demonstrating against his support for Israel's conflict with Hamas, which led to a blockade of a potential route for his motorcade to the Capitol before his speech.

While not directly mentioning Trump in released excerpts, Biden indirectly references the 77-year-old Republican, who has contested his defeat in the 2020 election and currently holds a narrow lead over Biden in polls.

Biden emphasizes his commitment to freedom and democracy, contrasting himself with others of his age whom he perceives as embodying "resentment, revenge, and retribution."

Continuing in his speech, Biden intends to criticize Republican opponents of abortion, highlighting what Democrats view as a pivotal issue for voters.

In addressing economic challenges, Biden plans to assert that Americans across thousands of cities and towns are scripting an unparalleled recovery narrative.

Moreover, Biden aims to address doubts surrounding conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, announcing plans to establish a port on Gaza's coast to facilitate aid delivery, a move influenced by significant political pressure within his party.

Nevertheless, protests demanding a ceasefire disrupt the path of Biden's motorcade along Pennsylvania Avenue, with demonstrators denouncing the State of the Union address as a perpetuation of genocide.

Ahead of Biden's speech, Trump launches a pre-emptive attack, accusing Biden of causing "horrific devastation" during his tenure, particularly focusing on immigration issues.

Concerns about Biden's age and cognitive abilities loom large, prompting scrutiny over his delivery during the joint session of Congress.

Despite these challenges, the White House asserts that Biden is fully prepared for the speech, recalling his adept response to heckling from Trump allies in the previous year's address.

First Lady Jill Biden's guest list for the event reflects the administration's priorities, including individuals affected by restrictive abortion laws and international dignitaries.

The speech coincides with Trump and Biden emerging as frontrunners for a potential rematch in the upcoming election, despite polling indicating mixed sentiments among US voters regarding such a prospect.