Jean-Pierre evades question on admin’s possible suggestion to reduce alcohol consumption for Americans.
White House Press Secretary Dodges Question on Potential Alcohol Recommendation
During a press conference on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre skillfully avoided answering a question about a potential recommendation from the administration regarding Americans’ alcohol consumption.
A reporter inquired about jean-pierre-dodges-question-about-admin-potentially-recommending-americans-cut-back-on-alcohol/” title=”Jean-Pierre evades question on admin’s possible suggestion to reduce alcohol consumption for Americans.”>recent reports suggesting that Dr. George Koob, President Joe Biden’s alcohol czar, may officially recommend that Americans limit themselves to no more than two alcoholic drinks per week.
“Does President Biden want to limit Americans to two beers a week?” the reporter asked, seeking clarity on the matter.
Jean-Pierre initially seemed perplexed by the question, stating, “I have no idea what you’re referring to.” However, after the reporter provided more context, she quickly deferred to the experts.
“Let me be clear, I am not going to engage in that specific question,” Jean-Pierre responded. “I haven’t seen the data, and I cannot speak to this issue. I will leave it to the experts and refrain from offering my own opinion.”
It is evident that Jean-Pierre aims to avoid taking a stance on the matter, emphasizing the importance of relying on expert advice rather than personal speculation.
Watch the exchange below:
Biden admin “health experts” are considering a recommendation that Americans only drink TWO beers a week.
Doocy immediately asks KJP about it.
She hasn’t held a presser in 14 days and was totally clueless about the news which was widely reported today.pic.twitter.com/kJkmNQA2GE
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) August 28, 2023
TRANSCRIPT:
REPORTER: Does President Biden want to limit Americans to two beers a week?
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I — I — where is this coming from?
REPORTER: It’s coming —
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Maybe I did- — maybe I didn’t miss you so much. (Laughter.)
Where is this — where is this coming from?
REPORTER: All right, well —
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.)
REPORTER: Dr. George Koob, who is the director of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, says the U.S. may soon follow Canada and recommend just two beers a week. How do you guys think that’s going to go over?
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Let me tell you what I’m not going to get involved in — in that in that question right there. I — I have no idea. I’ve not seen the data. I cannot speak to this. I will leave it to the experts and not weigh in.
REPORTER: So, if the experts say two beers a week —
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I — I —
REPORTER: — that’s okay with President Biden?
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I will leave it to the experts. I’m just not going to comment on that.
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