President Biden’s Speech on Israel and Ukraine Draws Massive Viewership
By Dawn Chmielewski and Danielle Broadway
A staggering 20.3 million individuals tuned in to watch U.S. President Joe Biden’s impactful prime-time speech, where he advocated for wartime aid to support both Israel and Ukraine, according to Nielsen. This impressive figure encompasses viewers from major U.S. broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and NBC.
The majority of viewers, a whopping two-thirds, chose to watch Biden’s 15-minute speech on broadcast networks, while 35% opted for a cable network. Interestingly, more than three-quarters of the TV audience consisted of individuals over the age of 55, as revealed by Nielsen.
Biden masterfully connected the actions of Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, who attacked Israel, to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces, which invaded Ukraine in February 2022. He passionately framed these conflicts as a direct threat to democracy, emphasizing the importance of American leadership and alliances in maintaining global peace and security.
“American leadership is what holds the world together. American alliances are what keep us, America, safe,” expressed Biden with conviction.
In addition to his powerful rhetoric, Biden plans to request $100 billion in new spending from Congress. This proposed budget includes $60 billion earmarked for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel, providing crucial support to both nations during these challenging times, according to a reliable source familiar with his plan.
It’s clear that Biden’s speech struck a chord with millions of Americans, captivating their attention and sparking crucial conversations about the United States’ role in global affairs. As the world watches, the impact of his words reverberates across the international stage, further solidifying the importance of diplomacy and cooperation in a rapidly changing world.
