Radio host Andrea Lawful Sanders reveals Biden campaign sent her questions prior to an interview with the president, raising concerns about media bias.
Radio host Andrea Lawful Sanders has revealed that the Biden campaign sent her questions ahead of her interview with President Biden on Wednesday, sparking questions about media bias and the potential influence of political campaigns on news coverage.
Biden Campaign Questioned over Interview Prep
The disclosure comes amid growing criticism of Biden's mental acuity and suitability for a second term, with some Democrats calling for him to withdraw from the race. The New York Times has repeatedly urged Biden to step down, citing his poor debate performance and recent interviews.
In response, Biden has dismissed the criticism, claiming he can still defeat former President Trump in the 2024 election. However, his campaign's decision to provide questions to interviewers has raised concerns about whether he is capable of facing unscripted questions from the media.
Biden Campaign Questioned over Interview Prep
Political commentators and media allies of Biden have also expressed concern about his ability to handle the demands of a presidential campaign. The Times' editorial board called Biden "an ineffective spokesman for his own priorities," while former Biden ally James Carville said he "looks like he's lost a step."
The Biden campaign has defended the president's performance, pointing to his interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos on Friday. However, the Times noted that Biden "has largely avoided taking questions from voters or journalists" and that his unscripted appearances have often revealed his limitations.
Biden Campaign Questioned over Interview Prep
The Times' latest criticism is part of an ongoing feud with the Biden camp, which has dismissed the paper's editorial endorsements as irrelevant. The campaign has noted that Biden won the 2020 primary despite the Times' support for other candidates.
Despite the growing pressure, Biden remains adamant about staying in the race. He has dismissed calls for him to withdraw and has expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Trump again.
However, the ongoing concerns about Biden's age and mental fitness, coupled with the disclosures about campaign influence on interviews, are likely to continue to cast a shadow over his presidency and his chances of re-election.
