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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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David Smith in Washington

Biden gives far fewer interviews than his predecessors – could his caution backfire?

Joe Biden speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, 22 April 2022.
Joe Biden speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One in April. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

He delivered a primetime address to the nation. He wrote two columns in leading newspapers. And he took some off-the-cuff questions from reporters. But once again Joe Biden did not this week sit down for an interview with a broadcaster or newspaper. Nor did he hold a press conference.

The US president, who promised to rebuild trust and transparency after Donald Trump’s adversarial tenure, is facing criticism as Sunday marks 116 days since his last press interview.

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