Staff Reports
The recent whine fest from the White House press corps is hard to take seriously, especially considering their notable silence while Joe Biden seemed more like a ghost than a president for much of his time in office. Now, after years of barely raising an eyebrow at Biden’s absence from the public eye, they suddenly seem to have developed a newfound sense of urgency over access to the Oval Office. It’s almost comical.
One might think that if the press corps truly cared about presidential engagement, they would have spoken up when Biden was busy pulling more vacation days than a high schooler in June. Yet, there they were, content to only shed light on his cringe-worthy moments on live TV while missing opportunities to express concern about his penchant for disappearing acts. Now, they act shocked that they can’t get a sit-down chat with the president who stealthily flips burgers rather than attending to his duties.
POLITICS: Pitiful lefty White House press corps whine about access after barely making a peep when Biden was AWOL in office https://t.co/QqchifDpOj pic.twitter.com/7fWzT7tS6d
— U-S-NEWS.COM (@us_news_com) February 27, 2025
The irony is thick in the air; while the press continues to moan over lack of access, it’s important to remember that this is the same crew that seemed unfazed by Biden’s infamous “let me take a look at my notes” approach to leadership. If only they’d shown this level of enthusiasm while he was busy avoiding answering real questions instead of vague statements and awkward pauses.
This press corps’ sudden urgency begs the question—what were they doing all along? Sitting around the briefing room, perhaps waiting for an invite to one of Biden’s famed ice cream outings? This newfound frustration is starkly contrasted by their previous nonchalance. Do these journalists have a quota to fulfill before the next press season begins? Or is there a secret memo floating around saying that it’s now time to pretend they actually care about the president’s whereabouts?
Amid all the drama, the pressing issue remains clear: it’s a tough gig being a journalist these days, especially when the subject is an elusive president who combines the clock-punching habits of a union worker with the engaging charm of a semi-cooked potato. While the press corps whines about access, the rest of America is left wondering if maybe, just maybe, they should have been asking these questions a lot sooner.
