The White House has been facing questions regarding President Joe Biden's reaction to the cost of a smoothie during a visit to Pennsylvania. Tweets from various sources, including HouseGOP and townhallcom, highlight an instance where Biden appeared surprised by a $6 smoothie price, leading to criticism of his awareness of the current economic climate. The incident has been framed by critics as a symbol of the administration's handling of the economy, pointing to what they call 'Bidenflation' and attributing rising costs across various sectors to Biden's economic policies. Senator Eric Schmitt provided specific figures, stating cumulative prices have increased by 17.26%, with notable rises in rent, energy, groceries, gasoline, and electricity prices. The HouseGOP claims Americans are paying OVER $11,400 more a year due to 'Bidenflation', and Representative Brian Babin has directly blamed President Biden for the inflationary pressures, suggesting his policies have exacerbated the situation and stating that Americans continue to suffer the consequences.
Joe Biden shouldn't act surprised that a smoothie costs $6 when prices for everything have skyrocketed since he took office. He's done nothing but fan the flames of inflation, and Americans continue to suffer the consequences. https://t.co/glDv1gjSOX
Bidenomics caused record inflation: Cumulative prices up 17.26% Rent prices up 19.09% Energy prices up 31.22% Grocery prices up 20.18% Gasoline prices up 34.29% Electricity prices up 24.24% #Bidenomics has made it harder for all Americans to live.
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
Americans are paying OVER $11,400 more a year because of #Bidenflation.