The White House is not considering any changes to its economic policy roster in response to polling that underscores a trust deficit between Democrats and Republicans among the public when it comes to the economy.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was short and sharp when needled on polling averages that find, for instance, President Joe Biden’s approval rating on the economy is net negative 19 percentage points, at least according to RealClearPolitics.
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“No,” Jean-Pierre told reporters during Wednesday’s briefing.
Reports emerged last month that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese were among the senior aides who may depart Biden’s administration after the Nov. 8 midterm elections. Both Yellen and Deese have downplayed the speculation.
The economy, particularly rising consumer prices and the prospect of a recession, has dominated polling concerning voter priorities two weeks before Election Day.
Jean-Pierre was also asked Wednesday when households could then expect to experience economic relief if no personnel changes are being contemplated.
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“I’m not going to get into when that is going to occur,” she said. “The president has been laser-focused on doing the work every day to lower costs for American families because he knows what inflation is doing.”
