(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- President Joe Biden stopped in Chicago Wednesday to tout his economic agenda and attend a campaign fundraising reception hosted by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Biden sought to embrace the concept that Republicans have derisively labeled "Bidenomics." The president said he's simply celebrating products made in America and supports workers and consumers.
Yes, he said, his agenda also calls for making the richest Americans pay more in taxes. Before the pandemic, there were 750 U.S. billionaires, Biden said.
"Now, there are 1,000," he said.
Gov. Pritzker and his wife hosted the political fundraiser for Biden, who is seeking a second term in office.
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