On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” co-host Joe Scarborough couldn’t hide his shock when his wife and co-host, Mika Brzezinski, revealed the current price of butter. As they discussed the economic situation, Brzezinski pointed out that the price of butter has skyrocketed over recent years, as reported by The New York Post.

“A few weeks ago… somebody who was going to be voting for Kamala Harris came up to me and said, ‘Oh my God, Trump’s going to win… I go to the grocery store, and butter is over $3,’” said Scarborough, a former Florida congressman. With a chuckle, he noted to himself, “Well, that’s kinda reductive, isn’t it?”

Brzezinski quickly interjected, correcting him: “It’s $7… I’m just saying, it’s seven.” Scarborough’s jaw practically dropped as he responded, “Butter is $7… What, is it framed in gold?”

Her sober reply: “It depends where you go,” underscored the reality Americans face today.

Here's What They're Not Telling You About Your Retirement

MORE NEWS: Deadly Skeleton Bridge In Brazil To Be Demolished After Horrific Bungee Jump Death [WATCH]

In a segment that followed, NBC displayed exit poll data revealing that 46% of Americans feel worse off economically than four years ago, highlighting the nation's economic strain.

Scarborough acknowledged, “If you look at the cost of groceries, gas, and other essentials, compared to four years ago, it’s a simple answer for working-class Americans.”

His wife’s emphatic “Yeah!” drove home the point.

Ironically, Scarborough recently praised the economy, citing an October Wall Street Journal headline describing the incoming president’s economic inheritance as “remarkable.” However, his optimistic tone starkly contrasts with the financial pinch families feel.

FREE Gun Law Map: Laws Don't Pause During Social Unrest

Following recent reports that Congress is considering a nationwide voter ID requirement for federal elections, do you support requiring voters to show identification before casting a ballot?

By completing the poll, you agree to receive emails from RVM News, occasional offers from our partners and that you've read and agree to our privacy policy and legal statement.

Back in March, he also brushed off concerns about Biden’s gaffes, calling him “intellectually, analytically… the best Biden ever.” Recalling their conversations on the economy, Scarborough remarked, “He’s far beyond cogent.”

In 2022, while inflation hit a 40-year peak, Scarborough advocated for increased government spending.

“I’m pretty sure that working class Americans are sick and tired of oil companies and tech companies and Amazon.com and Occidental Petroleum and Nike and all of these massive corporations over the past four years paying zero in taxes,” he said in August 2022, applauding the Inflation Reduction Act, which included a 15% corporate minimum tax.

Scarborough touted it as an “anti-inflationary package that actually lowers the deficit.” Yet, projections from the nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model suggested the law would increase the debt by $750 billion over a decade.

Close

MORE NEWS: Trump Blasts Critics as ‘Fools’ While Calling for Global Ceasefire and Celebrating Market Boom

Meanwhile, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated in June 2024 that the act would shave $252 billion off the deficit. Still, they calculated that Biden’s spending plans, minus COVID-related relief, would hike the national debt by $2.2 trillion over ten years.

The Biden administration’s massive spending, such as student debt cancellation, has faced scrutiny for potentially exacerbating inflation.

“Pouring half a trillion dollars of gasoline on the inflationary fire that’s already burning is reckless,” warned Jason Furman, former Obama administration economist, in August 2022.

Image Credit: © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
President Joe Biden removes his sunglasses before starting his speech to formally apologize for abuses committed against Native boarding school students over the past century during a visit to the Gila Crossing Community School on Oct. 25, 2024, in Gila River Indian Community.

Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson echoed concerns, noting on Fox News that real wages have declined under Biden’s watch, burdening middle-class Americans with rising costs on essentials.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer goods prices have risen about 20% since January 2021, a stark reminder of the current economic challenges.

Warning: Account balances and purchasing power no longer tell the same story. Know in 2 minutes if your retirement is working for you.

The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of RVM News. Contact us for guidelines on submitting your own commentary.