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Biden Interrupted During Union Station Speech
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Biden Interrupted During Union Station Speech

President Biden made an appearance at Union Station in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to discuss the care economy, an issue that involves both paid and unpaid work in providing care to others.

The event took an unexpected turn when a heckler interrupted the president's speech. In response, Biden angrily told the person to either make a speech or remain quiet, but quickly retreated from his outburst, admitting that the heckler looked like he could take him on. This incident was followed by a bizarre moment where the president shouted out "ASKME," appearing to be a random and confusing utterance.

During his speech, President Biden made claims that he has shaved one trillion dollars off the deficit since taking office. However, fact-checkers have been quick to debunk this statement, stating that the decline in the deficit was due to the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic and that the deficit is still larger than any seen during the previous administration. In fact, the federal government ran a $296 billion deficit in February 2024, which is higher than the $262 billion from February 2023.

Biden's proposed budget for 2025 has also drawn criticism, with House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith calling it a $7 trillion tax increase on small businesses and families. He argues that this will result in fewer jobs, higher prices, and disadvantageous to China. Furthermore, the increased funding for the IRS, along with expanded powers to levy penalties, has been met with concern as it could potentially target ordinary citizens.

As the event progressed, President Biden made another statement that raised eyebrows – he claimed to have commuted over a million miles as a U.S. Senator. However, this would equate to over 4,500 round trips between his Delaware home and Washington, D.C., which seems highly improbable. Although Biden did travel over 1.2 million miles on Air Force planes during his time as vice president, it is unclear how he could have covered such a vast distance by train.

This speech was just one in a series of instances where President Biden has made outlandish claims that have been met with skepticism and fact-checking. His tendency to exaggerate and say things that are detached from reality raises concerns about his credibility and the accuracy of his statements. Furthermore, his proposed budget, with its hefty tax increases and focus on the care economy, has generated criticism and unease among citizens and politicians alike.

The White House has yet to comment on the discrepancy between Biden's statement and the fact-checks regarding the deficit. However, it is clear that the president's speech has once again sparked controversy and brought attention to his frequent exaggerations and misstatements. As the administration continues to navigate through various economic and social issues, it remains to be seen how these statements and policies will impact public opinion and the country as a whole. Until then, the American people will be closely watching and questioning the words and actions of their president.

Written by Arthur Higgens - April 11, 2024