• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
WaPo Slams Biden With 3 Pinocchios Over ‘False Claim’

WaPo Slams Biden With 3 Pinocchios Over ‘False Claim’

April 21, 2022
One Of America’s Most Insane Local Politicians Just Won In DC

One Of America’s Most Insane Local Politicians Just Won In DC

July 16, 2025
Three GOP Sens Vote Against Advancing Donald Trump’s Rescissions Package

Three GOP Sens Vote Against Advancing Donald Trump’s Rescissions Package

July 15, 2025
Biden Border Advisor Suddenly Has Thoughts About Fixing American Immigration System

Biden Border Advisor Suddenly Has Thoughts About Fixing American Immigration System

July 15, 2025
Feds Continue To Uncover Far-Left Network Linked To Texas ICE Facility Shooting

Feds Continue To Uncover Far-Left Network Linked To Texas ICE Facility Shooting

July 15, 2025
Thomas Massie Says He Will Force Vote On Releasing Epstein Files

Thomas Massie Says He Will Force Vote On Releasing Epstein Files

July 15, 2025
Trump Announces Massive Investments To Steer America Closer To Energy, Tech Dominance

Trump Announces Massive Investments To Steer America Closer To Energy, Tech Dominance

July 15, 2025
Microsoft’s Use Of China-Based Engineers Could Be Leaving Pentagon Tech Exposed To Hackers

Microsoft’s Use Of China-Based Engineers Could Be Leaving Pentagon Tech Exposed To Hackers

July 15, 2025
‘Soulless Ghoul’: Far-Left Editor Roasted For Going After JD Vance’s Kids On Libs’ Favorite Platform

‘Soulless Ghoul’: Far-Left Editor Roasted For Going After JD Vance’s Kids On Libs’ Favorite Platform

July 15, 2025
JOHN CZWARTACKI: Abandoning Open Banking Now Would Undermine The Genius Act’s Promise

JOHN CZWARTACKI: Abandoning Open Banking Now Would Undermine The Genius Act’s Promise

July 15, 2025
Senate GOP Close To Passing Slimmed-Down DOGE Cuts After Weakening Package

Senate GOP Close To Passing Slimmed-Down DOGE Cuts After Weakening Package

July 15, 2025
Trump Admin Demands University of Michigan Spill Beans On All Foreign Ties

Trump Admin Demands University of Michigan Spill Beans On All Foreign Ties

July 15, 2025
Jasmine Crockett Serves Up Head-Scratching Word Salad About ‘Sesame Street’ In Iraq

Jasmine Crockett Serves Up Head-Scratching Word Salad About ‘Sesame Street’ In Iraq

July 15, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home News

WaPo Slams Biden With 3 Pinocchios Over ‘False Claim’

by Savannah Rychcik
April 21, 2022 at 3:55 pm
in News
250 2
0
WaPo Slams Biden With 3 Pinocchios Over ‘False Claim’

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Russia and Ukraine from the Roosevelt Room of the White House April 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. Biden announced an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine during his remarks. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Washington Post called out President Joe Biden for falsely claiming that congressional Republicans want to raise taxes on middle class families.

On Monday, Biden tweeted, “After their massive tax giveaway to the super-wealthy and giant corporations in 2017, Congressional Republicans now want to raise taxes on middle class families.”

He added, “I won’t let that happen.”

After their massive tax giveaway to the super-wealthy and giant corporations in 2017, Congressional Republicans now want to raise taxes on middle class families.

I won’t let that happen. pic.twitter.com/lcIdDb0uOz

— President Biden (@POTUS) April 19, 2022

The White House Twitter account later added, “Under the Congressional Republican Tax Plan: -$100 billion will be taken out of the hands of middle class families each year -24 million families of seniors making less than $100,000 per year would face tax increases.”

Under the Congressional Republican Tax Plan:

-$100 billion will be taken out of the hands of middle class families each year
-24 million families of seniors making less than $100,000 per year would face tax increases

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 19, 2022

The Post’s Glenn Kessler mentioned a comment made by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki during a press briefing in a piece titled, “Biden’s false claim that ‘congressional Republicans’ want to raise taxes.”

“The congressional Republican plan, however, as Senator Rick Scott outlined … now, led by Senator Scott, Republicans want to raise taxes on the middle class,” Psaki said.

Kessler noted Scott is chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).

Still, Kessler asked, “Is it fair to say he represents the views of congressional Republicans?”

The piece mentions Scott’s “11-point plan to rescue America.”

It includes the statement, “All Americans should pay some income tax to have skin in the game, even if a small amount. Currently over half of Americans pay no income tax.”

The Post points out Scott did not provide details on his plan and offered no proposal for legislative language.

According to Kessler, Scott has been “left on a policy island.”

He explained, “As far as we can tell, not a single other Republican in Congress has embraced Scott’s specific tax proposal.”

Additionally, the piece recognized other GOP leaders have criticized Scott for the plan.

Responding to the criticism, Scott told The Hill, “This is what Rick Scott believes in, it’s not the Republican plan. I was very clear that it’s Rick Scott’s policy ideas. It’s nobody else’s policy ideas.”

White House spokesman Michael J. Gwin issued a statement on the use of the term “congressional Republicans.”

“Senator Scott is a member of Republican Congressional leadership and released a plan which he made clear was an agenda for the Republican Senate going forward, to raise taxes on half of all Americans,” Gwin said.

Concluding the analysis, Kessler suggested the White House is “pushing its luck here.”

He continued, “Scott is a Republican, and he is in Congress and part of the GOP leadership. But his snippet of an idea, such as it is, cannot be labeled a ‘congressional Republican’ plan.”

The fact-checker argued, “No legislation has been crafted, and no other Republican lawmakers have announced their support. One cannot instantly assume every person in a political party supports a proposal by a prominent member.”

He added, “The White House earns Three Pinocchios.”

Tags: CongressJoe BidenpoliticsRepublicansTaxes
Share196Tweet123
Savannah Rychcik

Savannah Rychcik

IJR, Writer

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th