A White House reporter questioned Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about President Joe Biden's surprise over the cost of a $6 smoothie during a visit to Pennsylvania. Jean-Pierre responded that the President was 'joking around.' The incident has raised questions about Biden's awareness of the economic burdens faced by Americans. In related economic news, Alex Epstein criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for the state's high gasoline prices, which are $1.80 more per gallon than in Florida. Epstein attributes the high costs to California's restrictive policies on oil production and accuses Newsom of blaming a 'mystery surcharge' for the price disparity.
Joe Biden only has himself to blame for these skyrocketing prices. "White House dodges question about Biden's surprise over $6 smoothie in Pennsylvania: 'Joking around'" https://t.co/w5yFxeR6qX
White House Refuses to Address Biden's Surprise Over $6 Smoothie https://t.co/u47C8fEmVV
White House dodges question after Biden looked surprised that a smoothie costs $6 in Pennsylvania - 'not out of touch and was joking around' https://t.co/jx6rmZJXPl https://t.co/xKwEiCtshW
“CA has made drilling, refining, transporting, and using oil-based fuels excessively expensive; CA gasoline is $1.80 more than FL's. Instead of taking responsibility, Newsom blames a ‘mystery surcharge’ for higher prices!” https://t.co/04NOSMU0i9 https://t.co/xc8JzsobmO
Biden wasn’t even a fan of Bidenomics 😳 White House reporter: “The President...seemed to be surprised that the smoothie was $6 and how expensive it was. I’m curious, so is the President now realizing the costs that Americans are bearing?” KJP: He was joking around. https://t.co/lrV6y7mvGu