Inflation and Misleading Claims by President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden falsely claimed he inherited 9% inflation upon taking office, but it actually rose to 9% 17 months into his presidency. He also made other misleading claims about job creation, COVID-19 remarks, and billionaire tax rates.
Key Points
- Inflation rose to 9% 17 months into Biden's presidency, not when he took office
- Job creation under Biden compared to Trump's term
- Misrepresentation of Trump's COVID-19 statement about disinfectants
- Misleading claim on billionaire tax rates
Pros
- Economic recovery following COVID-19 pandemic
- Trillions of dollars in federal funding pumped into the economy during the pandemic
Cons
- President Biden falsely claimed he inherited 9% inflation upon taking office
- Misleading claims about job creation under his presidency
- Twisted remarks about former President Trump's COVID-19 statements
- Repeated misleading talking point about billionaire tax rates