Speaker Johnson: ‘It Is Bidenomics That Got Us Into This Mess’

White House officials frequently note that inflation has moderated significantly from its 2022 peak. They also highlight wage growth, especially for lower-income workers, and a narrowing racial unemployment gap.

Supporters of Bidenomics argue that large-scale public investments were necessary after the pandemic shock and that many benefits—particularly in infrastructure and industrial policy—will take years to fully materialize.

Political Framing and Election-Year Messaging

Johnson’s comment is also part of a broader political strategy. Economic dissatisfaction, even amid improving macroeconomic indicators, can be a potent electoral force.