We all saw the disaster of an interview George Stephanopoulos did with President Biden Wednesday, in which Biden seemed angry and interrupted when Stephanopoulos brought up that video of Afghans falling from C-17 transport planes, saying that was four, that was five days ago (it was two). Everything’s working smoothly now, except for all the chaos which is inevitable with any troop withdrawal.
CBS News’ Mark Knoller is your go-to guy when it comes to numbers, and by his count, Biden is lagging way behind his old boss when it comes to sitting for interviews. President Trump had done plenty by this time in his administration, but Biden has done only nine.
By my count, Pres Biden today sat for his 9th news interview, his 2nd with @GStephanopoulos.
Compares with predecessors at same point in presidency:
Trump: 50 interviews
Obama: 113— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 18, 2021
“interview” pic.twitter.com/syoj3DNGVJ
— Stephe96 (@Stephe96) August 19, 2021
Biden’s defenders, as always, have been arguing that Biden’s been busy cleaning up the mess left by the former guy, and besides, Jen Psaki gives daily press briefings.
He’s been a little busy.
— L. Ellen Shahan (@LE_Shahan) August 18, 2021
Vacationing ….
— Tom Martino (@tom_martino1) August 18, 2021
It’s a challenge to complete a full sentence accurately.🤷♀️
— Mari Campbell (@1MariCampbell) August 18, 2021
He might be better off doing fewer.
— S. Jackson (@sjackson1997) August 18, 2021
Peepaw must be kept inside as much as possible…
— FMS (@FMSNW45) August 19, 2021
For all the people saying this is just a sign that Biden is busy, what does that say about Obama?
Glenn Kessler notes Biden hasn’t sat for a print interview:
zero interviews with print media https://t.co/GtGhiyuGWt
— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) August 18, 2021
You're were all his bitch during the campaign and you wonder why he treats you like a bitch now?
— J (@ARaised_Eyebrow) August 18, 2021
Maybe you shouldn't have played cleanup crew throughout the entire campaign.
— ericontrarian (@eriContrarian) August 18, 2021
https://twitter.com/wretchedcretin/status/1428133841269579776
How about that, huh? What makes him think he can get away with that, GLENN?
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) August 18, 2021
Why does everybody just ignore that Stephanopoulos was Bill Clinton's campaign and WH communications director? How is it ethical for him to pass himself off as an impartial journalist?
— You Should Have Voted For Jo (@colorblindk1d) August 18, 2021
We’ve bowed down before the newly clothed emperor, why won’t he talk to us😭😭
— Linda, vaccinated and therapeutic supporter (@Linda87636371) August 18, 2021
He's your boy, Glenn.
— Jude (@Judes_Law310) August 18, 2021
You voted for this.
— Sophisticated, Vaccinated Skeletor (@TheMuppetPastor) August 18, 2021
— ECF (@tergives) August 18, 2021
Hoo boy https://t.co/OhQiR4wGwC
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) August 19, 2021
Once a month is pushing it. He better slow down before he wears himself out.
— Mad Replicant 🇺🇸 (@MadReplicant) August 19, 2021
Just a slight correction for Mark Knoller
Trump: 50 aggressive interrogations
Obama: 113 meetings with adoring fanboys & fangirls— Joe “Awaiting my Nuclear Armed F-15 Order" Friday (@InsurancePlanX) August 19, 2021
The media helped him get into the WH as he hid in a bunker the entire campaign. Why the hell would he feel obligated to answer their questions now? The useful idiots served their purpose.
— Mr. Happy (@DaReelNJ2K) August 19, 2021
I mean, we have to ask is Biden really up to the task here? https://t.co/XsTKQf6lNG
— Mark Hemingway (@Heminator) August 19, 2021
We’ve also learned from Biden fans that interviews with Fox News don’t count.
Related:
President Biden tells George Stephanopoulos he doesn't know how 'there's a way to get out without chaos ensuing' https://t.co/8KWCHoT9ou
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) August 18, 2021
