Biden offers optimism while McCarthy Coins “Biden Default”
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On Wednesday, the debt-ceiling negotiations still have not reached bipartisan consensus. Left-leaning articles highlight Biden’s optimism that the U.S. would not default due to the debt crisis, suggesting that negotiations with congressional leaders have been productive, while right-leaning articles highlight that McCarthy has paved the way to brand the potential financial crisis as a “Biden default” if negotiations do not result in a solution.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on President Joe Biden’s optimistic outlook on debt ceiling negotiations before his departure to Japan for a G-7 summit. Biden expressed that he would be willing to work with Republicans on crafting stricter work requirements for social benefits programs but cautioned that he would not allow a major overhaul of the systems The article notes that Biden’s positive tone reflects his belief in the importance of reaching a bipartisan agreement and his intention to work towards a resolution that benefits the American people.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlighted Biden’s optimism that the U.S. would not default due to the debt crisis, suggesting that negotiations with congressional leaders have been productive. It also highlighted that while both Biden and McCarthy have been blamed in the past weeks for the impasse, Biden remarked that “everyone came to the meeting, I think, in good faith.” McCarthy similarly had an upbeat tone, suggesting that Biden has given ground in the negotiations.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlighted that McCarthy has paved the way to brand the potential financial crisis as a “Biden default” if negotiations do not result in a solution in the next few weeks. Fox also highlighted that in response to a reporter’s question about Biden’s refusal to concede a major overhaul of the social benefits system, a cornerstone of House Republicans’ debt bill, top Republicans broke into laughter—one lawmaker was heard shouting “Loser!”
From the left
Biden declares 'America will not default,' says he's confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakers
Washington Post
From the right
McCarthy rebrands looming debt ceiling breach: 'Biden default'
Fox News