On 10/17/2022, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy on Monday repeatedly grilled White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Biden’s failure to reduce inflation. Inflation rates are at 40-year highs because of Joe Biden’s tax-and-spend policies. “If Biden’s top domestic priority is inflation, why doesn’t he have more to show for it?” Doocy asked Karine Jean-Pierre. Karine Jean-Pierre reverted to her talking points: “So, the president understands…that inflation is an issue, high cost, cost is an issue for the American people, and so he’s been very clear about making that his #1 economic priority – and he’s done the work!”
Doocy followed up, ““But who exactly thinks Biden is doing a good job on inflation? Because … he receives his lowest job ratings on inflation. Net negative 38 points.” Doocy said. Jean-Pierre said, “We understand…challenges…are in front of us here in this country, that is why the president has taken action to lower costs.”
“Have Biden’s economic advisors told him the general consensus now is that the American Rescue Plan has contributed to inflation?” Doocy asked. KJP absurdly claimed that Joe Biden’s policies are popular with the American people. “Look, Secretary Yellen, who is incredibly well respected…has spoken to this…[Biden’s] policies are popular with the American people.”
Reporter: You may have gotten into this in response to Peter’s question, but I want to approach it just somewhat differently. A CBS News poll that was out yesterday indicated that two thirds of voters believe that the administration is not doing all it can and could be doing more to curb inflation. What does the White House think? Does the White House think it’s — it’s doing all it can to curve inflation?
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: What we understand is — you know, we understand that the American people are going through a difficult time. And we have said that. You’ve heard the President say that. And we understand how it is tough — it is a tough time for them … That’s why he’s worked so hard to get those gas prices down by more than a dollar a gallon from the highest … That’s why the Inflation Reduction Act is so critical and key, because it’s going to lower energy costs and it’s going to lower healthcare costs. We get it. We get it. I know you’re asking me about a specific — a specific poll, a specific number from your own publication. And we get it. We understand. But we’re going to continue to do the work. It’s not going to stop us. And you have seen the results. You have seen the results from this administration. I’m going to just keep moving because we don’t have a lot of time. Go ahead.
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Doocy: Who exactly thinks Biden is doing a good job? A: We understand; Q: more to show? A: has done the work