Joe Biden Aims to Avoid Press Scrutiny with Unconventional Media Strategy

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President Joe Biden delivers remarks as part of his Investing in America agenda, during a visit to Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant, Wis., May 8, 2024.

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President Joe Biden’s 2024 media strategy has largely revolved around one cardinal rule: avoid adversarial interviews whenever possible.

About three and a half years into his term, the 81-year-old incumbent continues to generally eschew lengthy press conferences, large rallies, and tough interviews with traditional media outlets — though he does have an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett scheduled to air Wednesday night.

Brittany Bernstein

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Brittany Bernstein

Brittany Bernstein is the deputy news editor of National Review Online.

Audrey Fahlberg

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Audrey Fahlberg

Audrey Fahlberg was a politics reporter for National Review.

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