I just saw a video with Pete Buttigieg that you will love.
The Secretary of Transportation was on with CNBC anchor Joe Kernen.
I have to say, the takedown was quite impressive.
Boom!
The only issue I had with this interview was that Buttigieg was on the ropes, hands down, and Kernen refused to throw the knockout punch.
They let Pete crack a joke and talk his way out of the mess he was in at the end of the interview, whereas I could have gone for the kill shot.
Kernen hammered Buttigieg for the tone deafness of the Inflation Reduction Act party on the day inflation reports came out that were horrific.
He told Buttigieg, “On that day it looked really tone-deaf. What you’re telling me is, just stick to the script.
“’The economy is great, the border is secure, our cities are safe.’
“Wouldn’t it be better to just be honest?
“Wouldn’t it be better to just be honest with the American people about the soup that we’re in right now and we can all try to deal with it together?”
Honesty from politicians? Is he serious?
Here is the exchange…
"Wouldn't it be better to just be honest with the American people about the soup we are in right now?" @JoeSquawk asks @SecretaryPete: pic.twitter.com/f63Cv8L9Dd
— Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) September 16, 2022
Like I said… he had him ready for the kill shot and he let him go, but it was still fun to watch.
Source: New York Post
