On the one-year anniversary of former president Joe Biden exiting — some say pushed out — of the 2024 race, President Donald Trump has set himself apart as the most media-engaged president in recent memory, consistently making himself available to journalists in ways unmatched by many of his predecessors, particularly Biden.
George E. Condon of National Journal tracked 1,009 questions asked of and answered by Trump one month into his second term, compared to 141 by Biden and 161 by former president Barack Obama. In Trump’s first three days, he eclipsed Biden’s availability at 164 questions answered.
During both his first term and thus far in his second, Trump has held frequent and often spontaneous press conferences, answered questions at campaign stops, and used platforms like X and his Truth Social platform to speak directly to the public. Unlike past presidents who leaned on prepared remarks or limited press interactions, Trump’s style is extended and unscripted exchanges with reporters, often stretching over an hour.
From policy details to personal controversies
One-sixteenth of the way into his presidency, as of April 20, Trump had held five joint press conferences. That number may seem low, especially coupled with the fact that he had given zero solo press conferences up to that date. However, nearly every day in the Trump White House provides an opportunity for the press to engage with the president.
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Author: Ray Hilbrich
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