GOP Senator Says There Is One Thing Biden Can Do to Solve Inflation

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) offered a way for President Joe Biden to solve the issue of inflation, saying he should “resign.” Scott issued a statement ahead of Biden’s Tuesday speech during which the president is expected…

Savannah RychcikMay 10, 20222 min read

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ABC News reported Biden is expected to take aim at Republicans for not having a plan to tackle Inflation.

“In fact, the only economic plan congressional Republican leadership has put forward is an ultra-MAGA proposal that would raise taxes on 75 million, primarily middle-class American families while sunsetting vital programs like Social Security and Medicare,” a White House official said.

Biden is also expected to criticize a ‘Rescue America’ proposal from Rick Scott, as Reuters reported.

Scott’s website argues, “Joe Biden’s Inflation has already raised taxes on every single American by more than $5,000 while Senator Scott has cut more taxes than anyone in Washington and will continue to fight for lower taxes for hard-working Americans.”

A CNN Poll conducted by SSRS found 8 in 10 believe the government isn’t doing enough to combat Inflation.

CNN noted the country is experiencing the worst Inflation in 40 years.

A White House official claimed fighting Inflation is Biden’s “top economic priority,” saying the administration is “laser-focused on doing everything we can to bring down prices.”