President Biden blasted the media this weekend for its coverage of the economy as he grappled with lackluster approval ratings on the issue most voters care about heading into 2024.
“What is your view on the economy next year?” a reporter asked the 81-year-old Saturday as he left the White House to spend Christmas at Camp David.
“All good,” Biden responded, adding: “Look. Start reporting it the right way.”
Since taking office, Biden has been dogged by poor scores from voters on the economy. His current approval rating on the issue stands at 37.2% while 59.7% of Americans disapprove of his economic stewardship, according to the latest RealClearPolitics average.
Shortly after he became president, Biden presided over decades of high inflation, supply chain meltdowns and other economic woes.
The president’s airing of grievances to the media highlighted his growing frustration with his public ratings of the economy. AFP via Getty Images
Although inflation has subsided, wages and incomes have yet to catch up with price increases, leaving the president stuck in neutral with voters.
For November, inflation reached 3.1% for the previous 12 months, higher than the 2% target figure set by the Federal Reserve, but well below the high of 9.1% from June 2022.
Biden and his allies have sought to turn political liabilities into assets, touting so-called “Bidenomics” on the campaign trail to mixed reception.
Donald Trump has denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to a string of pending charges against him. Steven Hirsch
Former President Donald Trump, 77, has generally enjoyed higher ratings with the public than Biden on the economy ahead of a potential election clash.
During a brief banter with reporters, Biden also briefly discussed Trump’s push for presidential immunity from charges related to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
When asked if “any president is really immune from criminal prosecution,” Biden replied: “I can’t think of one.”
Joe Biden has boasted about the manufacturing boom under his watch. Gripas Yuri/Abaca/Sipa USA
Hours later, Trump’s lawyers filed their preliminary brief on the matter with the DC Circuit Court of Appeals.
On Friday, the Supreme Court rejected special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a speedy ruling in the case.
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