White House Reporters Accuses Joe Biden of Skipping Tough Interviews For Fluffy Celebrity Sit-Down

White House reporter Jennifer Haberkorn expressed her disappointment with the Joe Biden campaign’s reliance on celebrities for publicity, particularly at a recent lavish fundraiser in New York City, RadarOnline.com has learned.

The event, which featured appearances from former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, was preceded by an interview on the SmartLess podcast hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes.

Haberkorn highlighted the disparity in access to President Biden, noting, “Number of times Jason Bateman has done a sit-down interview with President Biden: 2. Nearly every print reporter who covers the White House: 0.”

This observation drew attention to the administration’s preference for celebrity interactions over engagement with traditional media.

The fundraiser, described as “record-breaking,” saw the participation of several other prominent figures, including Stephen Colbert and Lizzo, further emphasizing the star-studded nature of the event.

Criticism of Biden’s media accessibility has been ongoing, with concerns raised about his limited engagement with journalists.

The President has been faulted for prioritizing light-hearted interviews over substantive discussions, such as opting for an interview with Colbert instead of the traditional pre-Super Bowl interview.

An article from October 2023 in The Washington Post highlighted Biden’s avoidance of press conferences and limited interactions with major news outlets, contrasting it with his earlier commitments to fostering better media relations post-Trump era.

The piece noted that Biden had granted a sit-down interview solely to the Associated Press’s Josh Boak by that time, although he has since increased his engagement with print reporters.