In a recent address to the nation, President Biden responded to the bridge collapse in Maryland, underscoring the federal government’s commitment to aiding in the recovery and rebuilding efforts.
“I spoke with Governor Moore this morning as well as the Mayor of Baltimore, the County Executive, United two — both United States senators and the congressman. And my Secretary of Transportation is on the scene,” President Biden said. “I told them we’re going to send all the federal resources they need as we respond to this emergency, and I mean all the federal resources. And we’re going to rebuild that port together.”
Stating: “It’s my intention that federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge, and I expect to — the Congress to support my effort.”
However, a twist in the narrative emerged during a later interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on MSNBC. Contrary to President Biden’s earlier claim, Secretary Yellen countered Biden’s claim. She suggested that, contrary to an immediate commitment to federal funding, “ultimately, there’ll be insurance payments” expected to cover the costs associated with the disaster.
Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen walks back Biden’s declaration that taxpayers will cover the cost of a new Key Bridge in Baltimore:
“My expectation would be that ultimately there’ll be insurance payments.” pic.twitter.com/WjmmnxvoVw
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What a mess! Twenty-four hours after the incident, the Biden administration is already contradicting each other.
Yellen also said that the cost of living is down.
Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen claims Biden’s priority is “getting the cost of living down” and “lowering energy prices.”
FACT: Overall prices are up 18.6%, electricity costs are up 28.4%, and gas prices are up 48% since Biden took office. pic.twitter.com/pMpfdsMxsx
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Well…maybe not.
CNBC: “Voters have decided the cure for inflation is NOT Biden” — it’s President Trump pic.twitter.com/AgbvFIoXps
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