Republicans in Alabama’s congressional delegation are criticizing President Joe Biden after the latest inflation report showed prices went up more than expected in March.
According to the Labor Department’s consumer price index, which measures the price of everyday goods including gasoline, groceries and rent, inflation rose 0.4% in March from the previous month, and rose 3.5% from the same time last year.
Biden tried to downplay the news saying, “We have dramatically reduced inflation from 9 percent down to close to 3 percent. We’re in a situation where we’re better situated than we were when we took office, where inflation was skyrocketing.”
The president admitted though that this might force the Federal Reserve to change it’s plan.
“This may delay it a month or so, I’m not sure of that,” Biden said. “We don’t know what the Fed is going to do for certain.”
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said this is a direct result of “Bidenomics.”
Overall CPI inflation has increased 19% since Biden took office in 2021.
Prices are continuing to rise and real earnings are continuing to fall.
Americans cannot afford #Bidenomics.
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) April 10, 2024
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) explained what these increases mean for the average family in Alabama.
Inflation in Alabama since Joe Biden took office. The average family in our state is now paying more than $900 more per month than they were three years ago. pic.twitter.com/oHd8LjjrEw
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) April 10, 2024
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) lamented what he called “the new normal” in Biden’s economy.
Inflation went up again in March.
This is the 36th consecutive month with inflation above 3%.
Sky-high prices are the new normal in Joe Biden’s economy.https://t.co/P23x5cQwJG
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) April 10, 2024
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) argued that this is the “Bidenomics legacy.”
🚨Inflation is now up 19.4% since President Biden took office.
📈Food prices up 21.1%
📈Energy prices up 38.8%This is Bidenomics’ legacy.pic.twitter.com/l9HjLIFD91
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) April 10, 2024
She also said that Americans “deserve better” from our leaders on this issue.
America deserves leaders who recognize that secure borders, stable prices, safe streets, and a strong defense are the cornerstones of a great nation. pic.twitter.com/5A9wfG96oZ
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) April 10, 2024
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