Far-right Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio has proven to be one of former President Donald Trump's most submissive sycophants, voting in line with Trump's agenda 100 percent of the time in the 117th Congress so far and embracing right-wing conspiracy theories by calling for legislation to ban vaccine mandates.
Now, Jordan is seizing on the looming supply chain issues that Moody's Analytics predicts will get worse before they get better.
There are global factors at play, with Moody's writing:
"Border controls and mobility restrictions, unavailability of a global vaccine pass, and pent-up demand from being stuck at home have combined for a perfect storm where global production will be hampered because deliveries are not made in time, costs and prices will rise and GDP growth worldwide will not be as robust as a result."
These factors seem at odds with conservative portrayals of Biden, including that he's horrifically lax on border control and tyrannical in his vaccine administration.
Nevertheless, Biden this week announced initiatives to ease the looming crisis, including keeping the Los Angeles port open for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, along with major retailers agreeing to ship more goods at night. Despite this, it's going to be a challenge to get goods on shelves before Black Friday.
Predictably, conservative media and elected officials lambasted Biden, comparing him to the Grinch that stole Christmas.
For his part, Jordan praised Trump for supposedly ensuring Christmas presents were delivered on time.
Christmas presents were never late when President Trump was in charge.— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Rep. Jim Jordan) 1634233254
Not only was the claim bizarre, it was inaccurate, as people soon pointed out.
Article from Dec 24, 2020:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/holiday-shipping-delays-million-packages-christmas/\u00a0\u2026— P\u00e9 (@P\u00e9) 1634241203
Literally, last Christmas:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/21/usps-delays-christmas/\u00a0\u2026— Kevin M. Kruse (@Kevin M. Kruse) 1634235229
This is patently untrue. Louis DeJoy\u2019s efforts to sabotage the election delayed presents in 2020 on a massive scale and are still delaying mail.— Walter Shaub (@Walter Shaub) 1634235109
Which President was in charge on Dec 23, 2020?pic.twitter.com/Lf4krp6CJx— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@Qasim Rashid, Esq.) 1634235870
Reall Gym?https://www.cbsnews.com/news/holiday-shipping-delays-million-packages-christmas/\u00a0\u2026— Portia McGonagal (@Portia McGonagal) 1634234265
From 2020: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/15/postal-service-holiday-packages-delays/\u00a0\u2026\nFrom 2019: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/06/amazon-blames-holiday-delivery-delays-on-winter-storms-and-high-demand.html\u00a0\u2026\nFrom 2018:https://retailtouchpoints.com/topics/digital-commerce/8-of-holiday-packages-were-delayed-but-communication-mitigates-the-pain\u00a0\u2026— Gretchen A Peck (@Gretchen A Peck) 1634233619
Others suggested Jordan had severely misplaced his priorities.
500,000 Americans weren\u2019t even able to buy Christmas presents when President Trump was last in charge.https://twitter.com/jim_jordan/status/1448705386090008580\u00a0\u2026— Grim Grinning Brennans (@Grim Grinning Brennans) 1634240835
.@POTUS Sir, please do all you can to ensure the gentleman from Ohio's racecar bed arrives by Christmas, his parents will appreciate you heading off a tantrum.https://twitter.com/Jim_Jordan/status/1448705386090008580\u00a0\u2026— Gary Legum (@Gary Legum) 1634233851
How is this real life?https://twitter.com/Jim_Jordan/status/1448705386090008580\u00a0\u2026— Emily C. Singer (@Emily C. Singer) 1634233418
Awkward.
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