According to the Biden administration’s recent brags, we are all living in an economic utopia and expenses are dropping like crazy, all thanks to the president’s “Build Back Better” initiatives.
For example, White House comms director Kate Bedingfield recently claimed Americans are seeing a reduction in their utility bills:
WATCH: White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield say Biden is "bringing down energy prices" and "lowering people's utility bills." pic.twitter.com/uULbI98DCD
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 1, 2023
Of course the POTUS Twitter account can be counted on to be completely disconnected from reality:
I have never been more optimistic about America’s position in the world than I am today.
Never. pic.twitter.com/KNLgKgQ3Mh
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 25, 2023
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I ran for president to build an economy for middle-class families. And a big part of that is working to bring down everyday costs – from medicine to gas. pic.twitter.com/KnMe3uvBhb
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 29, 2023
Now let’s compare and contrast that to what’s actually going on:
As pandemic-era food benefits come to an end and food costs continue to rise, many are wondering how they'll be able to afford groceries. https://t.co/Nmd1NwpfTs
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 2, 2023
At what point might we expect the “inflation reduction” part of the Inflation Reduction Act to kick in? So far it’s been the most disingenuously titled legislation since maybe the “Affordable” Care Act.
From CBS News:
Leslie Gordon, the president and CEO of Food Bank for New York City, told CBS News she has seen an “increase of almost double the amount of people” using the organization’s services.
With food prices already 11% higher than they were a year ago, Gordon said there are already few options for those in need.
“We anticipate a really significant uptick in the number of people who are going to visit us in the coming weeks,” she said.
For retired airline service agent George Capella, the program’s end means rebalancing his budget and hoping for the best.
“You have to make up for it somewhere. And hopefully you can,” Capella said.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Blinken demonstrates the Biden administration’s top priority, and it ain’t us:
.@SecBlinken: In addition to funding Ukraine indefinitely, "We've got to do two things at once: get food to the hungry now, but also help countries build up their agricultural productivity and resilience so that they’re less vulnerable to future shortages." pic.twitter.com/uwEDd8voXx
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) March 2, 2023
The Biden White House couldn’t make it more clear where their real commitment lies:
All across the nation, in big cities and small towns, Ukrainian flags fly from our homes.
Over the past year, Democrats and Republicans have come together to stand for freedom.
That’s who Americans are. That’s what Americans do.
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 24, 2023
Many Americans are having trouble keeping food on the table but Biden’s going to make sure some people in Ukraine have their retirement pensions funded:
You know, and it’s going to deliver much-needed humanitarian assistance as well as food, water, medicines, shelter, and other aid to Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s war, and provide aid to those seeking refuge in other countries from Ukraine.
It’s also going to help schools and hospitals open. It’s going to allow pensions and social support to be paid to the Ukrainian people so they have something — something in their pocket. It’s also going to provide critical resources to address food shortages around the globe.
Meanwhile, your mileage may vary.
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