Biden Defends Economic Record Amid Voter Concerns Over Inflation and National Debt

Biden criticized media for focusing on economic concerns, claimed there is a federal budget surplus despite record deficit
Blamed supply chain issues and Ukraine war for inflation, though consumer prices up 17% since he took office
Polls show most voters rate economy as poor, University of Michigan consumer sentiment remains low
Interest rates jumping to curb inflation, hurting consumers with higher credit card and mortgage rates
National debt increased by $6 trillion under Biden so far, annual deficit could hit $2 trillion