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Tears, jeers and other behind-the-scenes moments of President Biden’s State of The Union address — PHOTOS

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Mar 8, 2024

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President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address on March 7. 2024. The speech was delivered in the House Chamber at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C, to a Joint Session of Congress.
President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address on March 7. 2024. The speech was delivered in the House Chamber at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C, to a Joint Session of Congress.

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George Santos hugs Lauren Boebert.
George Santos hugs Lauren Boebert. via REUTERS

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Jared Moskowitz shows off his golden Air Jordan 6 sneakers.
Jared Moskowitz shows off his golden Air Jordan 6 sneakers. Shutterstock

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Matt Gaetz and George Santos chat before State of the Union address in Washington, DC
Matt Gaetz and George Santos. SHAWN THEW/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

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Speaker Mike Johnson chats with Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Al Green as they arrive at the U.S. Capitol before President Biden's State of the Union address.
Mike Johnson chats with Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Al Green. Shawn Thew/UPI/Shutterstock

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Mia Schem walks to the House chamber before President Joe Biden's State of the Union address in Washington, dressed in a white suit.
Mia Schem, who was abducted by Hamas and released as part of a temporary cease-fire, walks to the House chamber. AP

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Joe Biden delivering his State of the Union address, standing at a podium in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
Joe Biden is greeted by Chief Justice John Roberts. Alex Brandon – Pool via CNP / SplashNews.com

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Journalists working in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, March 07, 2024 during President Biden's State of the Union address.
Journalists working in Statuary Hall. Getty Images

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Joe Biden greeted by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Joe Biden greeted by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Alex Brandon – Pool via CNP / SplashNews.com

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Former Rep. Gabby Giffords and Senator Mark Kelly walk to House Chamber ahead of President Biden's State of The Union Address on Capitol Hill.
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords and Senator Mark Kelly walk to House Chamber. REUTERS

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Joe Biden arrives at the US Capitol for his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in 2024.
Joe Biden arrives at the US Capitol. via REUTERS

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Republican Senators John Barrasso, John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Republican Senators John Barrasso, John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. SHAWN THEW/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson shake hands before President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson shake hands. Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK

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President Joe Biden arrives to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress with a group of people applauding.
President Joe Biden arrives to deliver the State of the Union address. Alex Brandon/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

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Marjorie Taylor-Greene in red shirt mingles with lawmakers before Biden's State of the Union in House Chamber.
Marjorie Taylor Greene reacts. AFP via Getty Images

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First Lady Jill Biden arriving at Congress for the State of the Union Address, March 2024.
First Lady Jill Biden arrives. Bonnie Cash/UPI/Shutterstock

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Joe Biden shakes hands with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson before delivering the State of the Union address to Congress at the U.S. Capitol.
Joe Biden shakes hands with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Jack Gruber-USA TODAY

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Troy Nehls wears a t-shirt of former US President Donald Trump.
Troy Nehls wears a t-shirt of former US President Donald Trump. WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

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President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill. AP

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Singer and civil rights advocate Bettie Mae Fikes, from Selma, Alabama, acknowledges applause from the first lady's box
Singer and civil rights advocate Bettie Mae Fikes, from Selma, Alabama, acknowledges applause from the first lady’s box. REUTERS

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President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill. Allison Bailey/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

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Marjorie Taylor Greene reacts.
Marjorie Taylor Greene reacts. SHAWN THEW/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

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Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts (L) and Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island (L) cheer.
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts (L) and Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island (L) cheer. SHAWN THEW/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

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Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Josh Morgan-USA TODAY

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President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill. SHAWN THEW/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

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Senator Kevin Cramer takes notes as US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address.
Senator Kevin Cramer takes notes as US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address. AFP via Getty Images

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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) (L) and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) hold up signs.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) (L) and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) hold up signs. Getty Images

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President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill. SHAWN THEW/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

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Maria Shriver (L), holds hands with US First Lady Jill Biden.
Maria Shriver (L), holds hands with US First Lady Jill Biden. AFP via Getty Images

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Steve Nikoui, the father of a fallen Marine, shouts during the address.
Steve Nikoui, the father of a fallen Marine, shouts during the address. via REUTERS

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President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill. Alex Brandon – Pool via CNP / MEGA

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Lauren Boebert wears Tim Burchett's jacket.
Lauren Boebert wears Tim Burchett’s jacket. Shutterstock

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President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill. Getty Images

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A US Capitol police officer warns an invited guest that she will be removed from the House chamber if she continues to be disruptive.
A US Capitol police officer warns an invited guest she will be removed from the House chamber if she continues to be disruptive.
Getty Images

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President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill. Getty Images

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Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) wipes her eyes as she listens to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) wipes her eyes as she listens to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Getty Images

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US President Joe Biden greets members of Congress after delivering the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol.
Joe Biden greets members of Congress after delivering the State of the Union address.
AFP via Getty Images

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Josh Hawley and Lindsey Graham fist bump as they depart.
Josh Hawley and Lindsey Graham fist bump as they depart.
AFP via Getty Images

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President Joe Biden poses for a photo after delivering the annual State of the Union speech.
President Joe Biden poses for a photo after delivering the annual State of the Union speech. Shawn Thew/UPI/Shutterstock

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Joe Biden receives a gavel from Doug LaMalfa.
Joe Biden receives a gavel from Doug LaMalfa.
AFP via Getty Images

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Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters after U.S. President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters after U.S. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Getty Images

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President Joe Biden poses for a photo after delivering the annual State of the Union speech.
President Joe Biden poses for a photo after delivering the annual State of the Union speech. Getty Images

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United States President Joe Biden departs after delivering his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2024.
President Joe Biden departs. Shawn Thew – Pool via CNP / MEGA

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United States President Joe Biden departs after delivering his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2024.
United States President Joe Biden departs. Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.com

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