President Joe Biden holds news conference | USA Today

A still-raging pandemic, inflation at a near-40-year high and a stalled push for voting rights: Joe Biden's news conference on Wednesday will feature tough questions for the president on the eve of his one year anniversary in office.

The White House has been quick to tout economic indicators over the past year like the low unemployment rate, faster than expected economic growth and high job creation as cause for optimism.

But sagging poll numbers suggest Americans don't feel quite as cheery.

The 4 p.m. news conference will be Biden's ninth such event, according to a tally by the Associated Press.

By comparison, former President Barack Obama held 27 such events in his first year, while former President Donald Trump held 22. Biden has frequently answered reporters' questions in more informal settings, such as after events or when he's traveling to or from the White House.
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[wendyarbes]

Only USA Today has the courage to accept comments

[WVRick]

“Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f__k things up.” ~Obama

[jorgeamador]

He forgot to talk about the wonderful job he is done at the border

[Dlahusen]

Oof... that was painful. The juice isn't working as well for Biden these days

[BadBoyBobby]

He still isn't answering questions, he's just asking the reporters different questions to deflect. He's pathetic!

[BlotRorschach]

I'm ready for this man and his entire administration to go.

[hoapres]

And this press conference is brought you by the committee to reelect Donald Trump.

[freddysfuntime]

This is insane. They really do live in a parallel reality. Is anyone really buying any of this?

[OdintheGermanShepherd]

Has no one ever told that old fool to STOP WHISPERING INTO THE MIC….it’s super weird and really creepy.

[newcreationinchrist]

One year since he's been in office. Oh Lord. We still have three more with this goofball.

[jorgeamador]

He is actually taking credit for 6 mill jobs from people going back to work.

[kevinholeman]

I’m a libertarian but to answer your question Mr President the Republicans are for reopening schools and businesses, less government interference, smaller federal government, a strong military, ensuring only American citizens get to vote, a secure border, competition on the economy, American energy independence, etc.

[WolfdogsRescue]

At least this channel will allow us to comment. Every other channel
Is afraid to see the truth.

[christosnikitakis]

New business opportunity grew 30%, yet still unemployment higher in last 10 yrs. Record low polls. Record high covid, record high inflation, etc.

[kemu.]

Every other news outlets streaming the conference have blocked comments. I wonder why...

[ih]

Media: Do you prefer briefs or boxers?
Biden: Depends

[tthfavor]

All the mandates need to be struck down. It makes no sense to mandate something that clearly isn't working. If they were, the mandates wouldn't be necessary.

[therealkunr]

When will joe realize that getting people back to work that was previously working is not “creating” jobs

[daryldarichuk]

How could actual Biden voters sleep at night?! 😂

[Cabbage]

I voted for biden. Im sorry. Trump was so much better