White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced immediate backlash online after the number of Americans said to have approved President Biden's sweeping pardon for her son, which nearly doubled.
President Biden announced a sweeping pardon on Sunday after Hunter Biden repeatedly said he would not pardon him. The eldest son was convicted in two separate federal cases earlier this year. He pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in September and was convicted in June of three felony gun counts for falsely stating on a mandatory gun purchase form that he did not use the weapon illegally or was addicted to drugs. I received it.
For more than a year, the president and Jean-Pierre have repeatedly insisted that Hunter is not entitled to a pardon.
At the first televised White House press conference since the pardon, the press secretary was bombarded with questions from reporters.
Karine Jean-Pierre has been bombarded with questions about Hunter Biden's pardon and her denials that it will happen.
In defending the pardon, Jean-Pierre appealed for Americans' understanding of this “difficult” decision. At the time, she cited a poll whose results were the exact opposite of her claims.
“I think it's important to note here that when you're asking me these questions, and I mean important questions to ask, there was a poll, the U.S. government [sic] The polls showed that, and some of you reported on that,” she said.
“And it says 64% of the American people are in favor of this pardon. That means 64% of the American people are in favor of this pardon. So what does the American people think about this? “Obviously, this is a poll, but it gives you a little bit of insight. 64 percent is nothing to sneeze at,” she stressed.
She later said again, “I called the U.S. governor.” [sic]. Polls show that 64% of Americans approve of the president's decision to pardon his son, which is no small number. ”
The poll was conducted from YouGovnot the non-existent US government.
But according to the poll, it was 64%. Democratic Party Those who supported amnesty. Only 34% of Americans “strongly” or “somewhat” support amnesty, while 50% of Americans “strongly” or “somewhat” oppose it.
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FILE – President Joe Biden walks with his son Hunter Biden in a Team USA jacket to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on July 26, 2024 in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Social media users were quick to point out the mistake.
“She is wrong,” wrote Check Your Facts features editor Elias Atienza. “According to the YouGov poll, 64% of Americans support amnesty, not 64% of Democrats. 34% of Americans overall support amnesty, while 50% disapprove.”
RedState front-page contributor Bonchy said: “This is a psychotic level of lying. The kind of lying that would have been shamed in polite society. Of course she'll be on MSNBC by next year.” spoke.
“Why is she there?” asked Fox News columnist David Marcus.
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The Chicks on the Right account asked if Jean-Pierre could make a fresh start on his way out of the White House.
“@PressSec, can't you just be a little more patient these past few weeks? Or just lie a little more? Oh my god, you're awful. You're really awful,” Chick on the Light posted.
Trump 2024 Deputy Director for Rapid Response Greg Price told the White House Press Secretary, “This is pronounced YouGov, indicating that 64% of Democrats approved the pardon, compared to just 34% overall.'' This is the worst press secretary ever.”
Social media strategist Chuck Carest agreed: “She's definitely the worst. Prove me wrong.”
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“Oh my god, she literally turned the polls against her from the White House podium,” said Republican communicator Matt Whitlock. “She really may be the worst press secretary ever.”
