Republicans have denied Biden’s claim that some members of the party want to get rid of government programs like Social Security.
A 28-year-old video of Joe Biden calling to freeze government spending has resurfaced after the president blamed some Republicans for wanting to sunset federal programs.
Biden delivered his State of the Union speech Tuesday night and accused some Republicans of wanting federal programs like Social Security to sunset. He seemed to be referencing a plan proposed by Republican Senator Rick Scott, who suggested a five-year sunset clause for federal legislation last year. Under Scott’s proposal, federal programs like Medicare and Social Security would require regular renewal to remain law. Several Republicans denied the accusation, with some exhibiting outbursts during the speech.
The accusation caused other Republicans to do some digging and has led to a newly resurfaced video of Biden calling for a freeze on government spending, including Social Security.
