Is he ever going to have a campaign event? asked Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre began, "I will say this to you- as you know, we follow the rule of law here, we believe in following the rule of law as it relates," but Doocy cut her off, pointing out that he wasn't asking Jean-Pierre to discuss the election itself but rather the president's schedule around rallies and other typical campaign activities.
She began, "I will say this to you- as you know, we follow the rule of law here, we believe in following the rule of law as it relates," but Doocy cut her off, pointing out that he wasn't asking Jean-Pierre to discuss the election itself but rather the president's schedule around rallies and other typical campaign activities.
Jean-Pierre attempted to justify himself, stating, "Anything related to the campaign, whether rallies, endorsements, or events, will be determined by his campaign and/or the DNC. We're not involved." When pressed by Doocy for more information, Jean-Pierre repeated her earlier avoidance: "I can't comment on that."
She began, "I will say this to you- as you know, we follow the rule of law here, we believe in following the rule of law as it relates," but Doocy cut her off, pointing out that he wasn't asking Jean-Pierre to discuss the election itself but rather the president's schedule around rallies and other typical campaign activities.
Jean-Pierre attempted to justify himself, stating, "Anything related to the campaign, whether rallies, endorsements, or events, will be determined by his campaign and/or the DNC. We're not involved." When pressed by Doocy for more information, Jean-Pierre repeated her earlier avoidance: "I can't comment on that."
The lack of a rigorous campaign schedule from President Biden doesn't come as a surprise, given his 2020 "campaign-from-the-basement" strategy and his decreased capacity to perform publicly.
The government aims to boost the commander in chief's chances of avoiding embarrassing memes, but White House staff are frustrated with President Joe Biden's light schedule. Biden's speeches are marked by whispers and shouts, and reporters are often pre-approved, causing valid scrutiny over his accessibility. Axios notes that the White House rarely puts Biden in unscripted settings where he may face adversarial questioning. As the oldest president in U.S. history, it's important to appraise the reality of Biden's situation, though this is difficult from outside his tight bubble.
According to White House insiders who spoke anonymously to Axios, managing the West Wing is no easy feat. The article echoed their sentiment with claims that scheduling public or private events with the President in the morning, evening, or on weekends can be a challenge.
Adding to the woes, President Biden's attendance record at his own events is concerning, and the White House has kept us guessing on whether he will even host any reelection campaign events. It's unlikely that he'll magically transform into the energetic politician he was in the early 2000s either. Instead, we'll probably see more of First Lady Jill Biden's "breakfast taco" and "si se pwodwe" speeches- along with Vice President Kamala Harris' firm "do not come" statements- as Biden relies on surrogates to handle his campaigning.
The government aims to boost the commander in chief's chances of avoiding embarrassing memes, but White House staff are frustrated with President Joe Biden's light schedule. Biden's speeches are marked by whispers and shouts, and reporters are often pre-approved, causing valid scrutiny over his accessibility. Axios notes that the White House rarely puts Biden in unscripted settings where he may face adversarial questioning. As the oldest president in U.S. history, it's important to appraise the reality of Biden's situation, though this is difficult from outside his tight bubble.
According to White House insiders who spoke anonymously to Axios, managing the West Wing is no easy feat. The article echoed their sentiment with claims that scheduling public or private events with the President in the morning, evening, or on weekends can be a challenge.
Adding to the woes, President Biden's attendance record at his own events is concerning, and the White House has kept us guessing on whether he will even host any reelection campaign events. It's unlikely that he'll magically transform into the energetic politician he was in the early 2000s either. Instead, we'll probably see more of First Lady Jill Biden's "breakfast taco" and "si se pwodwe" speeches- along with Vice President Kamala Harris' firm "do not come" statements- as Biden relies on surrogates to handle his campaigning.
