White House Talks Up Lie of 'Historic' Economy as Inflation-Weary Voters Doubt Biden

The White House is putting a positive spin on the economy ahead of the midterm elections, arguing that President Joe Biden’s policies haven’t caused inflation but rather put the United States in a better position to fight high consumer prices.

For Democrats defending razor-thin congressional majorities this November, the question is whether voters buy it.

“What we’re trying to say is that the economy is in a better place than it has been historically,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters. She added, “We feel that we are in a good position to take on inflation.”