Within the first two months of office I signed the American Rescue Plan, Bidensaid.

Bidens statement was incorrect on several fronts.

Two of those checks were authorized under Trumps administration, and the third under Biden.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic accomplishments at the Brookings Institution on December 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. As he approaches the final weeks of his administration, Biden spoke on his theme of “growing the economy from the middle out and bottom up” at the nonpartisan think tank. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Brookings Institution on Dec. 10, 2024 in Washington, DC.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psakitold reportersat the time that this is not about [Biden].

This is about the American people getting relief.

I believe this approach is a major mistake.

I believe we have proven that approach is a major mistake over the last four years.

But well all know in time, well all know in time, the outgoing president lamented.