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US presidential press secretary Jean-Pierre argues with reporter on GDP

MOSCOW, 28 July/ Radio Sputnik. Press Secretary to the President of the United States, Karine Jean-Pierre, came into conflict with a journalist and tried to produce information about the economic situation in the United States. A portion of his speech was published on the RNC Research Twitter account.

A reporter attending the White House briefing asked press secretary Joe Biden to explain the controversial remarks of Brian Deese, chairman of the National Economic Council. Toth argued in 2008 that “two quarters of negative GDP growth” was an accurate description of an economic downturn, and said on July 26, 2022 that it was not a technical definition of a recession.

“If things are going so well, then why are White House officials trying to redefine a recession? We all know that a recession is two quarters of negative gross domestic product growth in a row.” leads to Words of RIA Novosti correspondent.

He also noted that White House representatives are trying to convince the media that this is not an economic downturn.

In response, Jean-Pierre angrily tried to convince the journalist that there was a different definition of recession.

“Because it’s not a definition. <…> I can speak in front of all of you what you said yesterday. <…> There are many factors, economic factors and indicators to consider. And I will say that the textbook definition of a recession is not two negative quarters in GDP,” he said.

Earlier, Sputnik radio reported that the White House spokesperson misspoke and conspired against US President Joe Biden.

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Source: Ria

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