Biden slams Freedom Caucus debt ceiling proposal: ‘Very different value set’

PResident Joe Biden House Freedom Caucus was attacked over its debt ceiling proposal Friday

This comment was made at the end of President Obama’s speech Prepared remarks on the economy. He insisted that it was strong, even amid economic turmoil High inflation.

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“Members of the House Freedom Caucus would consider voting to raise the debt ceiling contingent upon the enactment of legislation,” Biden said. “Do you know what the essence of the enactment of that legislation is? Cut all spending other than defense by 25%.”

Biden read from a piece of paper that he claimed staff gave him when he entered the room. However, he later put the sheet down as he spoke.

“Twenty-five percent across the board. That means cops, firefighters, it means healthcare, that’s just what they call discretionary spending,” The president stated. “And what kind of surprised me, they want to make sure we don’t have enough IRS agents.”

The Freedom Caucus It revealed its list de requisitions During a Friday morning press conferment, the Debt Ceiling fight was discussed.

The demands are directed at a variety of Democratic-led proposals. “wasteful” They are also overtly partisan. Their plan calls to reduce spending on a range of issues, which, if met would allow caucus members. “consider” Raising the debt ceiling

“If you want to save America, you have to shrink Washington. You must attack the bureaucracy,” Rep.