The New York Times has issued a scorching statement, criticizing President Joe Biden for avoiding questions from independent journalists during his term.
The Times finds it troubling that Biden has actively and effectively sidestepped interviews with major news organizations.
They argue that this behavior not only undermines an important norm but also sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents to evade scrutiny and accountability.
New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger reportedly confronted Vice President Kamala Harris over Biden's decision to avoid interviews with major newspapers. After Sulzberger questioned Harris on why Biden had not done sit-down interviews with major newspapers, including his own, Harris told him to get in touch with the White House press office. She later "grumbled" to her aides, Politico reported, about the exchange being a waste of time.
Some on Biden's team believe the Times has not adequately covered the importance of the 2024 election, which they view as "a matter of democracy's survival," according to Politico Magazine's report on the tumultuous relationship between The White House and the paper.
The people closest to Biden reportedly see the newspaper as "arrogant," and reluctant to give the president "his due."
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