Migrants Dropped at VP Residence While Harris Brags About EV Credits; Pelosi Celebrates IRA as Inflation Hits 8.3%; Kerry Tells Nigeria: “Don’t Build Gas”

On 9/15/2022, two more busloads of migrants were dropped off at VP Harris’s residence while she promoted EV tax credits and the White House celebrated the Inflation Reduction Act — on the same day inflation came in at 8.3%, above expectations. Pelosi insisted Democrats were “in good standing” despite not a single Republican voting for the IRA. Kerry told Nigeria not to “build out enormous long-term gas infrastructure” because “the world is going to move to clean energy.” D.C.’s mayor said the migrant situation “could worsen” and called for a national response.

Migrants at the VP Residence

Two more buses of migrants arrived at VP Harris’s residence as part of Governor Abbott’s program. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the reality. “You’ve heard me say since April that we have a national problem that is going to require a national response,” Bowser said. “We’re going to do all that we can in D.C. to make sure that people have a humane welcome and transfer to their final destinations.”

“But we see in the months ahead that this problem could worsen,” Bowser added — a notable admission from a Democratic mayor who had initially dismissed Abbott’s buses as a “stunt.”

A reporter asked pointedly: “Do you think that the migrants being dropped off here will make the Biden administration see it more clearly since it’s where they live?”

“I’m pretty sure they understand and see the situation clearly,” an official said. “But all the lawmakers need to understand that we need an immigration system that works.”

Celebrating IRA on an 8.3% Inflation Day

The White House held a celebration of the Inflation Reduction Act on the same day the CPI report showed inflation at 8.3% — above economists’ expectations. A reporter noted the optics. “A tough day to have the big Inflation Reduction Act event with this number that came out. Housing, food, all kinds of sectors seeing inflation,” the reporter said.

“It’s interesting because they knew the number was coming yesterday and yet they scheduled the event,” an analyst added.

KJP insisted the event was warranted. “We think the work we have been doing to bring prices down — it’s an issue — but to bring the cost of living down is something we are seeing success with. It is taking time,” KJP said.

Harris: EV Credits as Families Can’t Afford Them

Harris promoted the IRA’s $370 billion in climate spending. A reporter caught the contradiction. “A lot of that relies on credits and rebates. At a time where families might not have disposable income to make that initial investment — with inflation at 8.3 percent — how is the family supposed to work around that?”

“We think about the costs of things in totality, right?” Harris said, not answering how a family struggling with groceries was supposed to buy an electric vehicle.

Biden Drives a Cadillac

Biden was shown driving an electric Cadillac at an EV event. “Come on, jump in and give your ride to Washington. Come on, ready,” Biden said. “Is that way to Uber? What do you think, Mr. President? I like it.”

The image of Biden driving a luxury electric vehicle while Americans struggled with $5 gas captured the disconnect critics had been highlighting for months.

Kerry to Nigeria: “Don’t Build Gas Infrastructure”

Climate envoy Kerry told Nigeria — a developing nation — not to invest in natural gas infrastructure. “Don’t build out an enormous long-term gas infrastructure, which is expensive, and could wind up being stranded because the world is going to move to clean energy,” Kerry said.

“We’re ready to invest, provide technology, and work hand in hand,” Kerry added — offering developing nations clean energy assistance while discouraging them from using the affordable fossil fuels that built Western economies.

Pelosi: Democrats “In Good Standing”

Despite 8.3% inflation and 38% of New York voters citing the economy as their top issue, Pelosi insisted Democrats would be fine. “Given that not one Republican in Congress voted in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act, I do believe that Democrats are in good standing,” Pelosi said. “We are seeing steady progress. It will take a bit of time.”

Key Takeaways

Migrants were dropped at Harris’s residence while she promoted EV credits and the White House celebrated the IRA — on a day inflation came in at 8.3%.
D.C.’s mayor warned the migrant situation “could worsen” and called for a “national response.”
Kerry told Nigeria not to build gas infrastructure because “the world is going to move to clean energy.”
Pelosi insisted Democrats were “in good standing” despite not one Republican voting for the IRA and inflation above expectations.
Biden drove a luxury electric Cadillac at an EV event while Americans struggled with gas and grocery prices.

Transcript Highlights

The following is transcribed from the video audio (unverified — AI-generated from audio).

Two more busloads of migrants dropped off at the vice president’s house. We have a national problem that could worsen.
A tough day to have the IRA event with inflation at 8.3%. They knew the number was coming and scheduled it anyway.
A lot of that relies on credits and rebates. How is a family supposed to afford the initial investment with inflation at 8.3%?
Don’t build out enormous long-term gas infrastructure. The world is going to move to clean energy.
Not one Republican voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. Democrats are in good standing.
Come on, jump in. Is that way to Uber? I like it.

Full transcript: 729 words transcribed via Whisper AI.