Biden Says Recession ‘Not Inevitable,’ Makes Claim About Inflation

President Joe Biden speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on June 16, 2022. Evan Vucci/AP Photo

President Joe Biden said on June 17 that a recession is “not inevitable” and made a dubious claim about inflation.

“First of all, it’s not inevitable,” Biden said, referring to many experts saying a recession is looming. “Secondly, we’re in a stronger position than any nation in the world to overcome this inflation,” he added.