Reporters in the room shouted questions after Biden's remarks.Fox News' Peter Doocy asked Biden about inflation, which is at a nearly 40-year high and has hurt the president's public approval. "Biden responded with sarcasm, "It's a great asset - more inflation." "Doocy told Fox News' Sean Hannity that Biden called him later to the clear the air. Doocy said Biden told him, "It's nothing personal, pal. "The White House did not immediately responded to a request for comment.The White House has insisted repeatedly that it is focused on curbing inflation, with Biden reorienting his entire economic agenda around the issue.

Source: Fox News January 25, 2022 21:01 UTC