#shorts a reporter asked Biden, “What is your response to Republicans who say you are only doing this SPR release to help Democrats in the midterms?” A visibly irritated Biden responded, “Where have they been the last four months? That’s my response!” Another reporter followed up with a similar question. “Is it politically motivated, sir” This release before the midterms?” a reporter asked Biden.

Biden was so annoyed by the question: “No it’s not! Look, it makes sense! I’ve been doing this how long know?”

On 10/19/2022, Joe Biden announced the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Biden is artificially reducing the price of gas while he drains the SPR. Biden also claimed he will be refilling the oil reserve at $70 a barrel to make money.