Karine Jean-Pierre Says US Credit Rating Downgrade ‘Defies Reality’

White House Press Secretary Carine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday that the credit agency’s decision to lower the US credit rating was “unrealistic.” Fitch Ratings downgraded the US from AAA to AA+ on Tuesday, citing a history of disputes over the debt ceiling over the past two decades. In its release announcing the downgrade, Fitch also […]