from RT
US President Joe Biden paused on his way to his Christmas holiday vacation to demand more favorable media coverage of the nation’s economy amid his slumping approval ratings in the polls.
Biden stopped briefly to talk to reporters outside the White House on Saturday before boarding a helicopter with family members to fly to Camp David, the presidential retreat in Virginia. Asked about his 2024 outlook for the US economy, he said, “All good. Take a look. Start reporting it the right way.”
The president has repeatedly expressed frustration with media coverage as voters continue to give his economic policies poor marks despite statistical reports showing low unemployment and slowing inflation. He complained at a White House press briefing in October that public perceptions of the US economy had been dimmed by the negative tone of media coverage.
However, a Monmouth University poll released last week showed that only 28% of Americans believe that Biden is doing an adequate job in taming inflation, and just 12% report that their personal financial situation is improving. His overall approval rating has dropped to 34%,..
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