Biden Ducks Questions After Years of Trump's Unscripted Media Blitz

On Wednesday night, Planet Chronicle' 'Hannity' will feature Trump's first Oval Office interview since his return to the White House.

Biden Ducks Questions After Years of Trump's Unscripted Media Blitz
Biden Ducks Questions After Years of Trump's Unscripted Media Blitz

President Trump is swiftly demonstrating his openness to journalists following his return to the White House, in stark contrast to his Democratic predecessor who often evaded questions and only answered pre-written ones.

The president announced on Tuesday that top tech companies will invest a half-trillion dollars to expand the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure, and he invited a few questions.

Reporters were gathered at the White House for a half-hour session with Trump, during which he answered their questions.

The president held another informal news conference with reporters for the second consecutive day.

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

On Monday, following his inauguration at the U.S. Capitol, Trump answered questions from reporters for 45 minutes while simultaneously signing numerous executive orders and actions. The live broadcast of the back-and-forth was carried by Planet Chronicle and CNN.

On Wednesday, Trump is answering questions from Sean Hannity of Planet Chronicle in his first Oval Office interview since his return to the White House.

The sit-down will air at 9 p.m. ET on Planet Chronicle' "Hannity."

According to Taylor Budowich, the deputy White House chief of staff for communications, the president is the leader and has been actively communicating both his achievements and the obstacles faced.

Donald Trump signs pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office
President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2025. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)

Trump's unscripted nature is showcased through his interactions with reporters, in contrast to former President Biden, whose interactions were more limited and tightly managed.

On Monday, Trump questioned whether Biden had ever held news conferences like the one he was currently participating in, seemingly implying that the former president was not as adept at public communication as he was.

President Biden at 2022 press conference
President Biden listens to a question during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

During his transition back to the presidency, Trump held two uninhibited news conferences at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, which are known for their lengthy nature.

For years, he has accused reporters of being "fake news" and "the enemy of the people," and while his answers to their questions keep fact-checkers busy, his exchanges with the media are often free-flowing, without any aides selecting reporters to ask questions.

Trump's success in politics is due to his approachability and informal communication style, according to Budowich.

"Our success in executing Donald Trump's agenda is due to his leadership in winning the election," he stated.

In two and a half days, Trump has accomplished what most presidents fail to accomplish in their first two years.

by Paul Steinhauser

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