President Joe Biden went viral Monday afternoon following a hot mic moment after a White House photo-op.
As the news pool was being herded from the room, Fox News’ Peter Doocy got in one last question, shouting: “Do you think inflation is a political liability ahead of the midterms?”
“No, it’s a great asset. More inflation. What a stupid son of a bitch,” Biden deadpanned in response, likely prompting panic among his White House communications staffers.
At the end of a Biden photo op, when reporters shouted Q’s hoping he’d respond, Fox’s Peter Doocy asked, “Do you think inflation is a political liability in the midterms?” Biden deadpanned: “It’s a great asset—more inflation. What a stupid son of a bitch.” pic.twitter.com/Tt4ZVz5Ynj
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 24, 2022
Let’s leave aside, for now, the debate about civility that Doocy fans will want to have. Let’s also, for a moment, dodge the barrage of comparisons between Biden’s classic Washington gaffe and former President Donald Trump’s constant stream of invective toward journalists. Instead, let’s focus on a simple truth: Doocy’s question was a bad one.








