During Wednesday’s White House press conference, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre attempted to explain why it took months for President Joe Biden to suggest a temporary federal gas tax break to help Americans at the gas pump.
The press conference came just an hour after Biden spoke , urging Congress to pass a three month federal gas tax break as Americans prepare to travel this summer, and as gases continue to hold out at record high prices. “This topic of a tax break has been out there for weeks and months. And you’re just talking now about starting conversation. Why is it just starting now?” one reporter asked.
Jean-Pierre responded that Biden wanted to “make sure he looked at the data” and “spoke to his economic team” before taking action.
“But I do want to take take a step back. if we look at the last several months, if we look at what […]
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