Criticism of Nobel laureates by Sen. Joe Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin criticized the 17 Nobel laureates used by the Biden administration to justify spending in the American Rescue Plan, calling them '17 educated idiots' who were paid to tell the administration what it wanted to hear.
Key Points
- Manchin criticized the Biden administration's reliance on Nobel laureates for economic advice
- Highlighted inflation, immigration, and Afghanistan as blind spots for the administration
- Criticized the extension of unemployment benefits during the pandemic
Cons
- Disrespectful comments towards Nobel laureates
- Accusations of being paid to provide certain advice