President Joe Biden was heard calling a Fox News reporter a “stupid son of a b----” on a hot mic after the journalist asked him a question about the US’s spiralling inflation.

Peter Doocy, the right-wing television network’s White House correspondent, asked Mr Biden: "Do you think inflation is a political liability in the midterms?" as he was ushered out of a press conference on Monday with other members of the media.

Mr Biden’s response was picked up by a microphone: "It's a great asset - more inflation. What a stupid son of a b----," the US President said.

Mr Doocy, the 34-year-old son of “Fox & Friends” co-host Steve Doocy, has become known for his antagonist relationship with Mr Biden and White House press secretaries, asking sharp and often critical questions in the briefing room.

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