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President Joe Biden is ramping up the rhetoric against his political opposition, warning the American public that if the GOP wins control of Congress in the midterm elections, their economic plans would “create more chaos” and “crash the economy.”

Biden’s claims came during remarks delivered before a crowd of Democratic National Committee workers at DNC headquarters. The president highlighted comments from Republican congressional leaders that they may refuse to raise the U.S. debt ceiling next year.

“Republicans are determined to hold the economy hostage,” Biden told the crowd at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. “There is nothing that would create more chaos … Republicans are going to crash the economy.”

If Republicans win control of Congress, it would dampen Biden’s ability to implement his spending agenda. The 79-year-old said he wouldn’t approve any attempts to cut programs such as Social Security benefits.

“Let me be clear: I will not cut Social Security,” Biden said.

The Republican National Committee didn’t take Biden’s jabs lying down.

“Voters know Democrat control of Washington delivered higher prices, more crime, and a nation headed in the wrong direction,” said RNC spokesperson Emma Vaugh.

Source: Reuters