You Won’t Believe Who Joe Biden Is Blaming For America’s Debt

The White House found itself in the spotlight as the national debt in the United States surpassed a historic $34 trillion, and it chose to shift the blame onto congressional Republicans. This attempt to deflect responsibility allowed President Joe Biden to evade scrutiny for the substantial spending policies implemented during his 35-month tenure.

The significant spending measures included:

• A $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package in 2021.
• A $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill in 2021.
• $12 billion allocated for Ukraine aid in 2022.
• $3 billion designated for facilitating the relocation of Afghan refugees to the United States in 2022.

While President Biden did sign these substantial spending bills into law, it’s worth noting that many of these bills received support from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Sen. McConnell played a role in urging fellow Republicans to vote in favor of the infrastructure, Ukraine, and Afghan bills.

During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shifted the blame towards Republicans, asserting that about 90% of the increase in the debt as a share of the economy over the last two decades could be attributed to Republican tax cuts, excluding emergency spending. She further argued that Republicans aimed to provide tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires, which would add over $3 trillion to the debt.

In response, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) emphasized the need to address the border security issue before allocating taxpayer funds to defend Ukraine’s eastern border. He stressed that securing the border was a matter of national security and sovereignty, and reducing discretionary spending was essential given the nation’s staggering $34 trillion debt.

The blame-shifting on the national debt underscores the ongoing debate surrounding fiscal responsibility, government spending, and taxation policies in the United States. As the debt continues to rise, these issues remain central to political discourse and policy decisions in the country.