(ProsperNews.net) – White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is facing widespread criticism after inaccurately citing polling data while defending President Joe Biden’s controversial decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. During a recent press briefing, Jean-Pierre claimed that 64% of Americans supported the pardon, referencing a YouGov poll. However, the poll in question actually showed only 34% approval, with 50% of respondents disapproving. The 64% figure referred exclusively to Democratic respondents, not the general population.
Jean-Pierre’s misstatement occurred as she repeatedly referred to the YouGov poll, mistakenly calling it a “U.S. Gov poll.” She used the inflated statistic to argue that the pardon enjoyed widespread public support. In reality, the poll highlighted deep political divisions, with majority disapproval among independents and Republicans. The error was immediately seized upon by critics, who accused her of either deliberate misrepresentation or a lack of preparation for the briefing.
The backlash on social media was swift, with many commentators mocking Jean-Pierre’s blunder. Conservative pundits labeled her the “worst Press Secretary in history,” while others highlighted the mistake as symptomatic of broader communication issues within the Biden administration. Prominent voices on the right criticized her handling of the situation, pointing out that her misstatement has provided fresh ammunition for those already critical of the pardon.
This controversy compounds the challenges faced by the Biden administration as it seeks to navigate the fallout from the Hunter Biden pardon. President Biden granted his son clemency for tax and gun-related offenses, despite previously vowing not to interfere in his legal matters. The pardon has been widely criticized as undermining the justice system and creating a perception of political favoritism.
Jean-Pierre’s gaffe has added fuel to an already heated debate, further complicating the White House’s efforts to justify the pardon. While the administration has yet to respond to calls for clarification on the polling error, the incident underscores the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Hunter Biden saga and the challenges of maintaining public trust amidst partisan divisions.
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