Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address.

“Once again, Joe Biden offers empty words, false promises, and no solutions for the many crises he has created,” said Senator Mullin. “Joe Biden ran on ‘unity’, but his last two years in office have been among the most divisive and destructive in history.”

“The fact is, Oklahomans are living the daily consequences of Joe Biden’s self-inflicted disasters; from skyrocketing grocery bills, gasoline prices, and home heating costs, to a record crime wave and open border disaster. Oklahoma deserves better than a failed president who deflects blame and doubles down on radical far-Left policies that have bankrupted our country. In the Senate, I’m fighting to lower costs, restore energy independence, secure the border, and protect our Oklahoma way of life.” 

Background:

• 41% of Americans say they are worse off financially now than they were two years ago. 58% of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy.
• Since President Biden took office, inflation has increased 13.5%
  • Grocery prices have increased 18.6%
  • Prices for fuel oil have increased 89.3%
  • Electricity prices have increased 21%
  • Home rental prices have increased 11.9%
• 59% of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of the southern border.
• There have been over4.3 million illegal border crossings since Biden took office – the most in U.S. history. At least 38 people on the terror watchlist have been apprehended in FY23.