Biden Administration Criticizes Press Coverage Following Special Counsel Report
The White House challenges media portrayals of President Biden, particularly regarding his handling of classified documents and concerns over his age.
- The Biden administration has publicly criticized the press for what it perceives as unfair coverage, especially in light of the Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents.
- White House Counsel spokesman Ian Sams sent a letter to the White House Correspondents' Association, disputing claims that Biden 'willfully' mishandled classified documents.
- The administration also expressed frustration over the media's focus on President Biden's age and memory, following comments in the Hur report describing Biden as a 'sympathetic, well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory.'
- Reports indicate that President Biden has held fewer news conferences and interviews than any president since Ronald Reagan, contributing to tensions between the White House and the press.
- The White House's criticism of the press comes amid Biden's reelection campaign, with some officials believing that challenging media portrayals can distract voters from negative news.
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