Biden Demands Media Spin Positive Stories on His Economic Policies

President Joe Biden stirred controversy on Wednesday after he brusquely instructed reporters to start writing more favorably about his economic policies. The moment, which occurred during a White House press briefing, has since drawn sharp criticism and sparked debate on social media.

The exchange began when a reporter asked Biden if the U.S. had "beaten" inflation following the release of new data showing the annual consumer price increase had dropped below 3% the lowest since March 2021. Biden, seizing on the news, emphatically responded, "Yes! Yes! Yes! I told you we were going to have a soft landing. My policies are working start writing that way, Okay?"

Key Points from Biden’s Exchange:

• Economic Indicators: The latest data indicating a cooling of inflation has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next month. Biden's reference to a "soft landing" is an acknowledgment of this economic strategy, where the central bank aims to curb inflation without triggering a recession.

• Media Backlash: Biden's demand for positive coverage elicited strong reactions online. Critics like Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro pointed out that a 2% inflation rate, following years of record-high inflation, still leaves goods significantly more expensive. Meanwhile, former CNN editor-at-large Chris Cillizza noted that Biden has long had a contentious relationship with the media but is now less inclined to mask his frustration.

• Republican Response: The Republican National Committee capitalized on the moment, circulating the clip of Biden’s exchange with reporters and highlighting what they see as his hostility toward the press. Former President Donald Trump also weighed in, contrasting his own economic record with Biden's, warning of a "KAMALA CRASH & GREAT DEPRESSION OF 2024."

This tense interaction with the media comes as Biden prepares to step aside from the 2024 race, ceding the Democratic Party’s nomination to Vice President Kamala Harris. In recent comments, Biden stated that he hopes his legacy will include how he “cured” the economy a claim that remains hotly contested among his critics.

As Biden exits the stage and the 2024 election season heats up, the debate over his economic policies and their impact on Americans' wallets is likely to intensify.

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