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Biden caught with crib notes detailing reporter's question prior to calling on her during press conference

By Grace Chen
April 27, 2023
1 min read
Biden caught with crib notes detailing reporter's question prior to calling on her during press conference

The latest news from Washington D.C. has sparked controversy for President Biden after he was caught using handwritten notes during a press conference. What’s more, these scribbled notes contained information about the reporter he was planning to call on to ask a question. The President is facing scrutiny for potential pre-planned responses that may have been vetted beforehand.

CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins was chosen by the President to ask a question during the conference, but as she began speaking, Biden appeared to look down at his notes. This led many to speculate whether President Biden had been reading a pre-planned response or even the reporter’s question, which would be a severe ethical breach.

The incident has raised serious questions about the transparency of the Biden administration and raises concerns about political leaders being overtly scripted.

The use of prepared notes, or cue cards, by politicians is not uncommon. However, in Biden’s case, this incident has sparked debate on the integrity of political leaders’ responses, especially when delivered to the media.

People turn to the press for reliable and transparent information, especially from the President, and the use of blatantly scripted answers can shake the public’s trust in their elected officials.

In conclusion, the issue of political leaders using cue cards is a delicate one. While preparing notes beforehand may help them stay on message and present their thoughts coherently, it is essential for them to present themselves as transparent and accountable to their constituents. Any type of pre-planned response or usage of cue cards can be detrimental to the public’s trust in political leaders, and it is crucial to ensure that media press conferences remain a platform for honest and unscripted dialogue.


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