Republicans are irritated as Biden increases the dispute over Social Security and Medicare.

(NBCNEWS) ⸻ President Joe Biden pummeled Republicans on Social Security and Medicare during his State of the Union address, sparking outrage from the party. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise urged him to stop telling Americans that the GOP wants to slash the retirement programs. Biden then visited Florida and attacked Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., who has labeled Social Security a "Ponzi scheme" and called for restructuring it. Biden's attack stems from a policy agenda released last year by Scott, which included a section reading "All federal legislation sunsets in 5 years." Republicans have distanced themselves from it, but Biden has persisted in using it to drive a wedge between them and voters who rely on the programs. He also cites the 2023 budget by the Republican Study Committee, which proposes to raise the eligibility age for Social Security to adjust for changing life spans, and slow the growth of benefits over time.