President Joe Biden has once again shown his contempt for the free press by asking them to leave before ending a panel with leaders from Korea and Japan at Camp David. The incident, caught on a hot mic, sparked criticism from some media outlets and commentators who accused him of avoiding questions.
Biden’s behaviour raises serious concerns about his respect for the role of the press in a democracy. The press is supposed to hold the powerful accountable and inform the public about their actions and policies. By shutting them out, Biden is undermining the transparency and accountability that are essential for a healthy democracy.
The public reaction to Biden’s request to the press to leave has been mixed on social media. Some users have expressed their support for Biden, saying that he has the right to end the event without answering questions. Others have criticized him for being rude, evasive, and disrespectful to the press and the public. Where is the great American tradition where presidents are supposed to interact frequently with the press and face their scrutiny?
