Biden Laughs at Inflation Joke, Receives Criticism

Biden Laughs at Inflation Joke, Receives Criticism
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Washington. At left is comedian Trevor Noah. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
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President Joe Biden has received criticism for laughing at a joke about inflation Saturday.

During the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, host Trevor Noah took a jab at Biden, making light of inflation rates that have climbed throughout Biden’s time in office. In March, the rate accelerated to a more than 40-year high 8.5 percent annual rate, heightening fears of a recession.