Biden Oval Office Address On National Security Underway Shortly

President Biden is shortly due to deliver a major speech on national security from the White House. Livestream: LINK

• The address will be a rare Oval Office address - the second his presidency, following a debt limit speech in June.
• Biden is expected to advocate from significant assistance to both Israel and Ukraine - arguing both conflicts are on national security importance to the US and part of a broader struggle to address the rise of illiberal states who threaten the democratic order.
• For the White House, Biden’s speech will provide an opportunity to speak to US voters from the foreign policy position he feels most comfortable. His message on Israel has strong voter support which Biden must capitialise on for the White House to sell a huge package of supplemental aid.
• Republicans will be watching closely for signs of Biden’s age hampering his ability to deliver a strong message. Expect any missteps or misspoken words to be amplified by the conservative media.