Sage Steele: Biden Prepped On Answers To Her ESPN Questions

Sage Steele, the former ESPN host, has revealed that her 2021 interview with President Biden was meticulously scripted by network executives. 

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Steele recounted the structured nature of the pre-taped interview. Her ESPN bosses handed her a carefully crafted script to follow. She emphasized that she was instructed to adhere strictly to the provided script, leaving no room for deviation.

During the interview, many of the questions posed by Steele to President Biden revolved around topics such as sports leagues’ efforts to restore normalcy during the COVID pandemic and vaccine hesitancy among athletes and fans. Notably, her interview made headlines when President Biden supported the MLB’s All-Star game boycott of Atlanta following the passage of Georgia’s election reform law.

Steele expressed that every single question she posed to the president was meticulously scripted, reviewed by numerous editors and executives. The process was highly controlled, with no room for follow-up questions. The script, originating from ESPN’s top decision-makers, was meticulously crafted and rehearsed.

While Steele couldn’t confirm whether ESPN sent the questions to the White House in advance, she was confident that this was the case. ESPN declined to comment on the matter.

Steele’s interaction with President Biden left her with mixed feelings, describing it as “heartbreaking” due to concerns about his mental acuity. Regardless of political beliefs, she emphasized the humanity aspect, questioning whether those who care about the president truly consider his well-being.

As Steele continues her journey beyond ESPN, launching her new podcast, “The Sage Steele Show,” her candid revelations shed light on the intricacies of media interviews and the delicate balance between scripted precision and genuine conversation.