Biden Opts Out of Super Bowl Interview Amid Election Year

The president's decision marks the second consecutive year of skipping the tradition, amidst strategic considerations and public speculation.

President Joe Biden will not participate in a pre-Super Bowl interview for the second consecutive year, breaking with a tradition that began in 2009.
The decision comes amid an election year and follows a year of speculation and conspiracy theories involving pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce.
White House spokesperson Ben LaBolt stated, "We hope viewers enjoy watching what they tuned in for — the game," as the official reason for skipping the interview.
Biden's advisers see the move as a strategic decision to give Americans a break from politics during the 2024 campaign.
The Super Bowl, expected to draw tens of millions of viewers, has historically been a platform for presidents to reach a large audience.