‘You guys realize you’re not in the real world’: Biden mocks reporters for debt ceiling questions

President Joe Biden dismissed questions about the state of play for a debt cap and budget deal, saying reporters who questioned him are not in the “real world.” the approaching mood.

Biden made the comments as he left the White House after attending a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, as his deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy drew shots from both the conservative right and the progressive left — including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

He touted it as a “bipartisan deal” that deserved congressional approval and would clear on the “X date” of June 5, when the nation defaulted.

“You guys realize you’re not in the real world,” Biden told reporters when asked about the compromise as he prepared to fly overnight to his home in Wilmington, after spending the weekend at Camp David .

He said the deal would be “undoubtedly” completed by June 5. The House Rules Committee is preparing to meet on Tuesday to begin House and Senate action this week. Biden also said he spoke with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who praised the agreement.

“There’s no reason why it shouldn’t be ready before the fifth. I’m confident we’ll get votes in both houses, and we’ll see,” he said.

At another point, when asked about his message to the Democrats grumbling about it, Biden said it was “talk to me.”

Asked what he would tell them, said Biden: ‘I will not tell you.’ He then went on to say it would be absurd to try to declare the deal a win now. Some House progressives tore it up, saying it would block the cuts pushed by Republicans.

What if this was a 100 percent deal for the Democrats? Do you think that would help me make it? Come on,” Biden said.

He expanded, “One of the things I hear some of you say is why Biden doesn’t say what a good deal it is? Before the vote, why would Biden say what a good deal it is? Do you think that’s going to help me make it? No. That’s why you don’t negotiate very well. Anyway …’

Biden laughed when asked what he thought of Ron DeSantis saying he would investigate pardons for Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants

Biden attended events at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Then he left for Delaware

Biden was speaking on a day when Donald Trump left his New York apartment to play golf

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the nation was still “heading for bankruptcy” after a deal to suspend the debt limit and freeze spending at 2023 levels, with spending rising by 1 percent the following year would rise

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy must find a way to get the deal through the House

Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled 99-page bill raising debt ceiling to prevent US from defaulting

At the same time, a group of House GOP conservatives have said the deal’s suspension of the debt ceiling through January 2025 amounts to a $4 billion increase.

“Well, prior to this deal…our country was in danger of bankruptcy. And after this deal, our country will still be headed for bankruptcy,” said GOP presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

“And to say you can do $4 trillion in raises over the next year and a half, I mean, that’s a huge amount,” he said.

As for Biden’s own assessment, he said, “It feels good. We’ll see when the voting starts.

He said he has not yet had a chance to talk to Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal, who has lobbied criticism against it.

There’s no reason why it shouldn’t be ready before the 5th. I am confident that we will vote in both Houses and we will see.”

Biden smiled and laughed when asked a question about DeSantis saying he would pardon former President Donald Trump. (DeSantis said last week he would review individuals “on a case-by-case basis” when asked about the Trump and Jan. 6 defendants, saying he would start the trial on “Day One.”

Biden raised his hand and turned when he got the question. “I see you,” he said without answering directly.