Biden contests economists' rosy outlooks amid high inflation hitting low-income Americans hard

Democratic analysts dismiss inflation concerns, but prices for necessities like food, gas, and housing have soared, hurting lower-income Americans.

Economists tout strong job growth, but interest rates have spiked, making borrowing painfully expensive.

Biden admits economic hardship, contrasting with economists waving off consumer complaints as just bad “vibes.”

Alternative inflation measures better capture rising costs straining household budgets.

Dismissing inflation pain risks conveying elite condescension rather than empathy to struggling Americans.