President Joe Biden has stirred controversy by claiming that inflation was 9% when he assumed office, a statement that has been widely disputed by various sources. The actual inflation rate at the time of his inauguration in January 2021 was 1.4%, sparking a flurry of reactions across social media platforms. Critics, including prominent figures like Sean Hannity and Jim Banks, have accused the President of either lying or being misinformed, while others, such as Radar, have pointed out that inflation later surged due to Covid policies under both Trump and Biden. The incident has also raised questions about the role of fact-checking in media coverage, particularly in light of CNN's decision not to challenge Biden's assertion during a recent interview.