Biden Whispers that He’ll ‘Veto’ Republican Bills Because They Will Make Inflation Worse

Biden: “Plus House Republicans introduced another bill, blocking action that would help lower gas prices that help consumers. And on top of that, House Republicans are preparing to vote on a national sales tax bill. National sales tax. That’s a great idea. It would raise taxes on the middle class by taxing thousands of everyday items from groceries to gas while cutting taxes for the wealthiest Americans, and if I’m not mistaken what they’ve introduced it also totally would eliminate the IRS. It feels good. Except all is going to be sales tax. Go home and tell your moms. They’re going to be really excited about that. Come on. Is this how the House Republicans are starting a new term? Cutting taxes for billionaires? Raising taxes for working families, making inflation worse? Well let me be very clear. If any of these bills make it to my desk, I will veto them. I will flat veto them. I’m ready to work with Republicans but not on this kind of stuff. They try to cut Social Security and Medicare which Americans have been paying into every paycheck since they got their first paycheck. I’ll use my veto pen to stop that as well. But if Republicans want to work together on real solutions, to lower inflation, create more jobs, the economy works for everyone, I’m ready. Let me close as this. Today’s inflation numbers are good news. Good news about our economy. We have more work to do.”