President Joe Biden has called Fox News reporter Peter Doocy to “clear the air” after he was heard calling the journalist a “stupid son of a b**ch” on a hot mic following an event at the White House on Monday, writes dailymail.co.uk.

The president made the comment at the tail end of an event meant to publicize his efforts to address supply-chain issues and tackle inflation.

When he finished his prepared remarks, several reporters yelled out questions to the president – who was seated across the long East Room of the White House.

He was caught calling Doocy a “stupid son of a b**ch” on a hot mic after he asked a question about inflation Monday.

On Monday night, Doocy appeared on Sean Hannity’s program to explain that he had since heard directly from the president who had called his cellphone. Doocy said that initially, he did not hear the president’s insult.