President Joe Biden was caught calling Fox News reporter Peter Doocy a ‘stupid son of a b**ch’ on a hot mic after he asked a question about inflation Monday.
The comment was made by the President at the conclusion of an event that was intended to promote his efforts in addressing supply-chain problems and tackling inflation.
When he finished his prepared remarks, several reporters yelled out questions to the president – who was seated across the long East Room of the White House.
Biden spoke briefly about his call with European leaders about the Ukraine crisis when asked for an update by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins – but first scolded the press.
“The reason that I dislike doing this is because you don’t report why I called the meeting. It is very important. This was an excellent meeting. Complete unanimity among all European leaders. “We’ll discuss it later,” Biden replied.
Doocy was then being led out and asked him: “Do you believe inflation is a political liability?” [ahead of the] midterms?’
President Joe Biden called Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy a ‘son of a b**ch’ after he asked if inflation was a political liability during the upcoming mid-term elections
Biden then was caught talking on a microphone and said: “That’s an amazing asset.” Increase inflation. What a stupid son of a b**ch.’
This comment was distracting from Biden’s event, which he had gathered Attorney General Merrick Galrland and Treasury Secretary.
This broadside was issued days after Biden ridiculed Jacqui Heinrich (Fox News reporter), and read, “Why are you still waiting on?” [Russian President Vladimir]Putin, Sir!
Biden answered, “What an absurd question!”
Doocy was rushed to the air to give a play by-play, and Jesse Waters said to Doocy: “You’re going be known as the stupid SOB man.”
Biden called on Doocy regularly at events like marathons, making the episode even more bizarre.
The US President Joe Biden met with the members of his Administration to discuss the efforts to lower the prices of working families. This was in Washington DC, January 24, 2022. The opposite side of the room was where reporters were located.
Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, looks at her briefing paper as she meets U.S. President Joe Biden, and his Competition Council, in the East Room, White House, Washington, U.S.A, January 24, 2022. Biden summoned several high-ranking officials to attend the meeting. He cursed at the reporter and sat down in his microphone.
Doocy’s inquiry about inflation drew the curse of President Obama
Biden frequently calls Doocy after events to ask questions, even though he wasn’t on any pre-prepared questioners list.
Biden answered a question by Kaitlan Collins from CNN, asking about the meeting with European leaders. He then warned journalists not to go off-topic.
Reporters raised questions regarding the tension in Ukraine. Oddly, Doocy is the only person who shouted out a question related to the subject of Biden’s meeting before Biden called him a ‘son of a b**ch’
It appears that the White House attempted to plan how this event would end. Biden ended his prepared remarks and gave way to Brian Deese (the White House’s economic advisor) who stated: “We’re going give the media a moment for exit.” Although reporters raised questions regarding the Ukraine crisis, that signalled the end of the meeting.
Although the official White House reading of Biden’s phone call to European leaders did not contain curses it didn’t provide much insight into the most recent developments in the region.
President Biden spoke to European leaders via secure video chat today. They reiterated their continued concern about the Russian military build-up on Ukraine’s borders and expressed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,’ according to the statement. The statement said that the leaders emphasized their common desire to find a diplomatic solution to current tensions. They also reviewed all recent interactions with Russia. The leaders also discussed their joint efforts to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine, including preparations to impose massive consequences and severe economic costs on Russia for such actions as well as to reinforce security on NATO’s eastern flank,’ the statement said.
Not long after, some Biden enemies swooped in.
“Joe Biden may believe it’s silly to care about inflation,” tweeted Senator Tom Cotton (R. Ark.). “But many Americans don’t agree with that conclusion. They’ll vote in November.
Jim Manley is a veteran Democratic strategist who worked for Harry Reid as a senator. Biden needs to be told by someone on the wh staff.
A question regarding what occurred and whether Biden was aware that the microphone was turned on at the time of his comment, was not answered by the White House immediately.
Biden was in a tight spot overseas after spending the weekend at Camp David where he met security officials.
His event came after the Pentagon announced that Biden is ordering 8,500 U.S.-based troops to stand ready to deploy to Eastern Europe.
John Kirby, a spokesperson for the Defense Department said that “this is about getting people ready to go.”
He indicated that most of the troops would come from ground forces.
‘There’s not a mission per se, this is about [Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin]Kirby explained to reporters that Kirby was trying to prevent activation of units and ensure they have enough time to prepare.
NATO Response Force comprises approximately 40,000 international troops on land, water, maritime, and Special Operations Forces components.
Kirby stated that the move sent a clear message to NATO that the United States is committed and that it will ensure that allies are equipped with the necessary capabilities to protect themselves.
He said that the troops are on “heightened alert” and do not plan to deploy.
According to Austin, the ‘bulk’ of them would go to the NRF and be activated when called upon by Western defense coalition. However, Austin also stated that 8,500 troops should still be available for other contingencies.
Kirby stated that most of the standby troops are active-duty military personnel. However, Kirby didn’t rule out the possibility to have reserve units assembled.
Austin instructed the troops that they be available to go under President Joe Biden’s command.
Kirby stated that the unit flagged to be deployed to Eastern Europe will be announced and notified in the very near future.
‘It’s very clear the Russians have no intention right now of de-escalating,’ the Pentagon official said.
Following their video call, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the leaders agreed there would be ‘severe costs’ to Russia if Moscow invaded Ukraine.