Biden claims he’s ‘blameless’ if US defaults on debt, points finger at ‘MAGA Republicans’ | NY Post
May 21, 2023
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as posted by the channelPresident Biden declared himself free of any blame should the country default on its debt, shifting the responsibility on “MAGA Republicans” and claiming they have derailed negotiations.
Discussing the infighting over the debt ceiling during a news conference in Hiroshima, Japan, Biden claimed far-right Republicans are hoping to cause a default and weaken the US economy ahead of his 2024 re-election campaign.
“I’ve done my part,” Biden said of negotiations with Republicans after months of insisting there would be no debate over the debt ceiling. “It’s time for the other side to move their team positions because much of what they were proposed is simply quite frankly, unacceptable.”
When asked by Fox News’ Peter Doocy if the president is “blameless” should America default on its debt, Biden agreed.
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