The architect of one of President Biden’s panned talking points has been revealed. "Putin’s price hike" became a frequent talking point throughout 2022 during the Ukraine War and earlier this year. It was often used to deflect criticism away from President Biden's economic policies and instead blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for high rising inflation in the United States. On Wednesday, it was revealed in a profile piece that the architect behind the talking point was: now-former White House communications director Kate Bedingfield.