Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., criticized Joe Biden and his administration during an appearance on Fox News Wednesday night, holding Democrats responsible for the nation’s economic challenges, the border crisis, and what he described as a diminished global standing.
The senator appeared on “Hannity” to respond to comments made by Biden during a recent interview with the BBC, in which the former president defended his economic record and dismissed President Donald Trump’s administration as lacking meaningful accomplishments.
Biden claimed his policies strengthened both the economy and America’s role in global leadership.
Sen. Hawley pushed back strongly against that characterization, pointing to inflation, border security failures, and federal spending as evidence that Democratic leadership had caused significant harm.
“He doesn’t have a solution, which is why he’s out of office,” Hawley said of Biden.
“But here’s the thing that I think is so hilarious — Joe Biden and Buttigieg and all the rest, they now act like they have no idea how the country got into this state.”
Hawley noted that inflation and rising consumer costs were the direct result of the Biden-Harris administration’s economic policies, including large-scale spending and changes to domestic energy production.
“I mean, my gosh, inflation is really high. Gee, how did that happen? I don’t know. Maybe it’s because Joe Biden shut down American energy production, spent three, four trillion dollars on Green New Deal giveaways,” Hawley said.
Turning to border security, the Missouri senator criticized the administration’s enforcement policies and described the situation as a crisis that had been created by the White House.
“Buttigieg acts like ‘How did the border get to be such a problem?’ I don’t know. Maybe because Joe Biden opened it up and let every criminal and gang member come across the border. Donald Trump closed it in like two weeks flat,” he said.
Hawley further argued that Democratic officials are increasingly disconnected from the concerns of average Americans.
“These people live on a different planet, Sean. They’re totally out of touch with reality,” he said.
“Donald Trump is turning the country around in 100 short days, and that’s why they’re desperate. The Democrats are totally desperate.”
He criticized Biden and other Democratic leaders for prioritizing international appearances over addressing pressing domestic issues.
“They’re jetting around now to foreign countries to hold hands with terrorists. This is what they think is important,” Hawley stated.
Biden’s term in office faced significant economic pressures, including a 40-year high in inflation that peaked at 9.1% in June 2022, straining household budgets across the country.
His administration also faced criticism over energy policy changes, including reduced domestic oil and gas production in favor of expanding renewable energy funding.
Meanwhile, border enforcement became a growing issue, with U.S. authorities recording approximately 8.5 million migrant encounters at the southern border over the course of the Biden-Harris administration.
Republicans have pointed to these figures as evidence of policy failure and have advocated for renewed enforcement measures.
As the debate continues over the direction of U.S. policy, Hawley and other GOP lawmakers continue to draw a contrast between Biden’s record and the policies implemented by President Trump since returning to office.
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