Lauren Boebert attacked 'elitist' claims by the White House that consumer prices were not rising. Newsweek Fact Check assessed her claims.
The most recent figures, for August 2022, showed CPI inflation had risen by 8.3 percent over 12 months. In other words, prices in the CPI basket of goods and services increased by 8.3 percent from the same time last year.
Inflation rates have been steadily rising throughout 2022, hitting a peak of 9.1 percent in June. This fell to 8.5 percent in July, decreasing again to 8.3 percent in August. Inflation has not fallen below 8.3 percent since February 2022.0.1 percent between August and July and there was no change between July and June.So, this is what the White House meant when it said prices remained"essentially flat" for the past two months, as prices did not alter dramatically over that period.
On this basis, Boebert's attack on Jean-Pierre and the White House falls short; while inflation has risen sharply over the past year, and so prices are generally elevated compared to a year or two ago, it has been more or less flat over the past two months.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Is GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert a Christian nationalist?U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s pattern of pushing for a religious takeover of America, spreading falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election and warning of an impending judgment day amounts t…
Read more »
Is Lauren Boebert a Christian nationalist?U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s pattern of pushing for a religious takeover of America, spreading falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election and warning of an impending judgment day amounts to Christian nationalism, experts say.
Read more »
Lauren Boebert is part of a dangerous religious movement that threatens democracy, experts sayU.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s pattern of pushing for a religious takeover of America, spreading falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election and warning of an impending judgment day amounts t…
Read more »
Wonton Killings, Gazpacho Police, Peach Tree Dishes: Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene Make the Case for Congressional IQ MinimumsLauren Boebert, an elected official, apparently thinks it’s possible to kill someone with a wonton. Read the latest from besslevin.
Read more »
At 78, Lauren Hutton Looks Incredible Posing in Sheer Bra for Underwear CampaignLauren Hutton, 78, Strips Down for Bra Campaign, Says She Didn’t Wear One ‘Until I Was 50’
Read more »