President Biden Accused of Spinning Fantasyland of Lies in CNN Interview, Alleges New York Post Editorial
ICARO Media Group
In a scathing editorial published this week, the New York Post accused President Biden of telling a "lie a minute" during his recent interview with CNN's Erin Burnett. The editorial board of the Post claimed that Biden made 15 false statements in just 17 minutes, creating a misleading narrative of his presidency.
One of the alleged lies highlighted by the Post was Biden's claim of creating over 15 million jobs as president. The editorial board argued that Biden took office during the tail end of a pandemic and that the introduction of vaccines played a significant role in the job market's recovery rather than his policies. They further contended that Biden's policies actually slowed down the economic recovery.
The Post's editorial board also criticized Biden for falsely claiming that former President Trump lost more jobs than he created. They argued that Trump's tenure coincided with the global pandemic, which severely impacted the job market, and that Democrats supported lockdown measures and stimulus checks that affected employment.
Additionally, Biden was accused of lying about several other issues, including Medicare costs, federal tax rates for billionaires, the economy's state, polling data, "corporate greed" impacting costs, the amount of money Americans have to spend, taxes, and his stance on Israel. According to the Post, the "lie of the night" was when Biden stated that inflation was 9% when he took office. The editorial board argued that inflation was only 1.4% in January 2021 and attributed the subsequent rise to Biden's excessive spending.
The New York Post's scathing editorial emphasizes the need for tough questioning and interviews with the president. Critics have previously accused the White House, including The New York Times, of avoiding in-depth interviews that delve into controversial topics.
As of now, the White House has not responded to the New York Post's allegations. However, this criticism adds to the mounting pressure on Biden to address these concerns and provide accurate information to the public.
It remains to be seen how this editorial will impact the perception of President Biden's credibility. As journalists and fact-checkers continue to scrutinize political statements, political leaders are increasingly facing the challenge of maintaining truthfulness and transparency in their communication.