As 2024 draws to a close, now is a good time to consider the lies of outgoing President Biden and his Democratic support team. Of course, many politicians exaggerate or intentionally mislead the public, and some even outright lie. Biden promotes more than himself, butShare a trivial liesome of the things coming out of him and his administration are so blatantly and patently false that they deserve special attention.
Below is a list of their worst lies. What would you like to add?
“Biden is fine, thank you.”The cover-up of Biden's decline lasted at least four years, but became especially aggressive in 2024. That's what Democrats needed to do if they were to counter growing rumors that Biden's physical and mental acuity was rapidly deteriorating. Denial became impossible during June's presidential debate.
The Wall Street Journal recently publishedThe lengthy article, based on conversations with nearly 50 people close to the president, details how Biden's officials tried to hide his decline. Almost everyone around him was caught up in the scam.
Mr. Biden quickly lost focus, and his officials limited presidential visits. His aides stood by to prevent him from wandering around after his speech. And they had to remind him repeatedly of what he had to do and say. But those around him assured the public that the country's leader, facing multiple domestic and international challenges, remains energetic, proactive and as alert as ever.
I think historians will look back on this cover-up as one of the most egregious political scandals of modern times.
“The exploding federal debt is not the problem.”Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen finally reassured the public last June that the federal debt (then $34.7 trillion) was not a major concern. she told CNBC. Andrew Ross Sorkin, “If debt is stable relative to the size of the economy, we are in a reasonable position.''
But the debt did not stabilize as her boss, Mr. Biden, continued to apply pressure.taxes go out: Student loan forgiveness, green energy projects, and much more. the result, Federal debt is now $36.3 trillionand the only reason it's not higher is because the courts reversed some of Biden's splurges.
Now that Democrats have lost the presidential election, Yellen is concerned about debt. she recentlytold the Wall Street Journal“Well, I'm concerned about fiscal sustainability and it's disappointing that more progress hasn't been made. I think we need to reduce the deficit, especially now that interest rates are higher. .”
in fact,Interest rates were highWhen she wasn't worried about the federal debt, she was as concerned about the federal debt as she is now.
If Biden (or Vice President Harris) had won the election, Yellen would still have reassured the public and media that debt was not an issue because the plan was to spend even more money. . Instead, she is trying to restore her tattered professional reputation. Because once the country goes over the fiscal cliff, people will know who to blame.
“I won't forgive him.”This was Biden's June 13 response to a direct question about whether he would grant his son Hunter a presidential pardon. Both Joe and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre have repeated this claim several times. And while many Democrats publicly claimed to believe it, few others did.
famous journalist bob woodward told a late night TV host Stephen Colbert said this before his pardon. I think he will forgive his son. ”
Anyone or any administration participating in Team Biden's efforts to mislead the public about the president's physical and mental decline would have no problem telling one more lie.
Whether Biden wins or loses the election, a pardon will almost certainly be granted.Joe repeatedly insistedAlthough he had no knowledge of or connection to Hunter's multiple shady business dealings, it became abundantly clear that he did.
for example,NBC highlights coverage“Joe Biden exchanged emails with his son Hunter's business associates 54 times during his time as vice president, and some of the messages were related to the elder Biden's travel plans,” according to documents released by Republican staff on the House Ways and Means Committee. He was sent to Ukraine while his son worked for a Ukrainian gas company. ”
By granting his son an unusually broad pardon covering all possible federal crimes dating back to 2014, Joesecretly absolved myself.
These are some of Biden's most blatant lies, lies that could have far-reaching political, financial, and international consequences. He called on Biden's inner circle and supporters to perpetuate those statements and for mainstream media to largely ignore them. One thing we can be sure of heading into 2025 is that President-elect Trump will not be treated with the same velvet gloves by the media.
Merrill MatthewsHe is a public policy and political analyst and co-author of On the Edge: America Faces the Entitlements Cliff.
