The former “Biggest Loser” star spoke with liberal comedian Bill Maher on his podcast about post-pandemic inflation and suggested that “inflation is not out of line” in 2024. blamed him.
Maher discussed the pandemic and argued that the United States has rebounded from the pandemic better economically than most other countries.
“But isn’t that surprising to you? As it was in today’s paper, this country has bounced back from the pandemic much better. We have won the pandemic economically,” Maher said. He said this on his podcast released on Sunday.
“Really? I don’t feel that way,” Michaels pushed back. “Please explain. I feel like the inflation is abnormal.”
When Maher claimed that inflation wasn’t that bad, Michaels replied, “Bill, go buy a car, the house has tripled here, so buy some eggs!”
Talk show host Bill Maher had a friendly discussion with fitness guru Jillian Michaels on a recent episode of his podcast. (Club Random Podcast)
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A recent Axios Vibes survey on inflation found that many Americans are worried and angry about high prices at grocery stores. Although inflation has fallen significantly from its record high in 2022, prices are still significantly higher than they were before 2020. In December 2019, Americans had to spend about $125.51 on groceries that previously cost $100, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maher pointed to the contrast between how Americans feel about inflation and the economic reality.
“There’s emotion and then there’s numbers,” he continued, arguing that “the numbers have dropped significantly over the last six months.” He said the first problem was the coronavirus, in which the government “gave out $6 trillion so everyone could hide under their beds from the eternal flu. It was never going to end well.” He said it was an “inevitable” result of the stimulus plan.
He added that it was a “massive overreaction” that led to inflation.
Throughout President Biden’s term, Americans have continued to lament the cost of essential household groceries. (St. Petersburg)
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“The big picture is that every other country in the world [is] Now the situation is even worse, and somehow this country is just riding high,” he said.
“Immigration. There’s a bit of a rush. It doesn’t seem to affect anything!” Maher joked.
“Will it eventually burst? Will there be a straw left behind? I would say ‘yes’,” Michaels said.
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Maher said America is like a “stupid but strong” teenage boy who drives over the speed limit, but despite the risks, “for now we’re having a good time.”
“I think some of them will be fine, some of them won’t,” Michaels said.
“That’s true,” Maher agreed.
FOX News’ Lindsay Cornick contributed to this report.
