CNN Fact-Checks Dem After She Tries to Spin Poll Showing Americans Support GOP’s Debt Ceiling Position

As negotiations over the debt ceiling continue, a 📺CNN poll appears to show a majority of Americans support Congressional Republicans’ position on the matter.

But during a Thursday appearance on 📺CNN, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) attempted to put a different spin on the results.

The network’s Poppy Harlow noted the poll found 60% of respondents said 🏛️Congress should raise the debt ceiling “only” if spending cuts were included. Meanwhile, 24% said the debt ceiling should be raised “no matter what,” which is in line with President Joe Biden and the Democrats’ position.

“Is your position out of step now, congresswoman, with the majority of the American people?” Harlow asked.

Jayapal responded, “I’m so glad you raised that poll. Because I think it’s really important to look at what that poll says. If you just say, ‘Should we cut spending?’ They will probably say yes.”

She continued:

“If you say, ‘Would you rather cut spending and reduce the deficit by cutting the tax breaks to the wealthiest corporations and wealthiest individuals, or would you like to cut your own healthcare, education, care for veterans, etc.?’ I guarantee you that you would have even higher numbers that say, ‘Let’s make sure that we’re making the wealthy pay their fair share.”