Biden’s time in the Oval Office is over. But more is coming out about his utter failures as commander-in-chief.
And the Trump White House exposes Joe Biden for this insane failure while president.
Trump’s Transparency with the Media Marks a Stark Contrast to Biden’s Avoidance
In a striking display of accessibility, the Trump administration revealed on Thursday that President Donald Trump engaged with the press more in his first few hours in office than former President Joe Biden did in his entire first week. This revelation came during a White House press briefing, highlighting a significant shift in how the executive branch interacts with the media.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized Trump’s commitment to press engagement:
“As you know over the past month, the president has taken questions from the press, all of you, nearly every single day. Sometimes on multiple different occasions in the same day on any topic any of you wish to talk about,” Leavitt stated during the briefing.
She further detailed Trump’s proactive approach, pointing out that, “President Trump set the tone on this approach immediately when he took more than 12 times the questions in his first few hours in office as Joe Biden did in his entire first week. Yesterday, we hosted a local media row here at the White House with television and radio stations from across the country that reached up to 60 million viewers and listeners.”
WH press sec Karoline Leavitt:
President Trump “took more than 12 times the questions in his first few hours in office as Joe Biden did in his entire first week.”
pic.twitter.com/4a1MNHeLLS— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 20, 2025
The White House emphasized that this is in line with Trump’s overall approach to media relations — one that starkly contrasts with the previous administration. Biden, who accumulated a staggering 577 vacation days during his presidency, according to the New York Post, was frequently criticized for his lack of press interactions. His reluctance to engage with reporters, particularly when faced with difficult questions, became a defining characteristic of his administration.
During his third year in office, Biden set a record for the fewest number of press conferences since the Ronald Reagan administration, as reported by the New York Times. Multiple news agencies called him out for his aversion to interviews, with many in the media expressing frustration over his tendency to avoid direct questioning.
Trump adviser Stephen Miller took the opportunity during the press briefing to criticize the mainstream media for what he described as a failure to properly scrutinize Biden’s fitness for office.
“Many of the people in this room for four years failed to cover the fact that Joe Biden was mentally incompetent and was not running the country,” Miller asserted, making it clear that the Trump administration sees a stark difference in media accountability now versus during Biden’s presidency.
A Welcome Change in Media Transparency
Trump’s willingness to engage with the press serves as a refreshing change for those who value transparency in government. Under Biden, access to the president was limited, with press conferences few and far between.
Some reporters (not including those of the Leftist media who loved to cover for Biden) often voiced frustration over the administration’s tight control of information and its reluctance to allow Biden to answer unscripted questions.
By contrast, Trump’s frequent interactions with journalists signal a renewed openness in White House communications. His approach, which includes unscripted exchanges and frequent media availabilities, allows the public to see a president who is unafraid to address tough questions.
This level of accessibility stands in sharp contrast to Biden’s presidency, where carefully managed appearances and scripted remarks became the norm.
As Trump continues his tenure, his approach to media engagement is likely to remain a defining characteristic. With the White House now fostering open dialogue and direct responses, it marks a return to a level of presidential transparency that was sorely lacking in the previous administration.
For many Americans, this shift is not only refreshing but necessary for a truly accountable government.
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