Rather than move on, the president engaged with them, and quickly followed up with his own comeback.

During Bidens speech on Tuesday, there were several moments like that, and certainly no apology.

Well, its the House.

Joe Biden

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Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) insisted that the interruptions werent even heckling.

So I wouldnt call it heckling.

I would call it setting the record straight.

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden at the 2023 State of the Union

(L-R) Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) andMarjorie Taylor Greene(R-GA) on Tuesday nightGetty Images

But the Trump years brought reality show stunts to theSOTU, followed by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosis speech-shredding response.

Paul Pelosi, Biden said, is as tough and as strong and as resilient as they get.

The potential debt ceiling showdown promises to veer quickly into apocalyptic pronouncements.

For their part, House Democrats already are eyeing taking back the majority.

Theyre on their way out.