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Keith Olbermann Criticizes Sage Steele Over Scripted Biden Interview

Steele reveals ESPN executives scripted her 2021 interview with President Biden, sparking a public dispute and discussions about journalistic integrity.

  • Keith Olbermann criticizes Sage Steele after she reveals her 2021 interview with President Biden was entirely scripted by ESPN.
  • Olbermann's remarks spark backlash, with some defending Steele and highlighting her courage to speak out.
  • Steele claims the interview questions were pre-written and she was barred from asking follow-up questions, a decision that came from ESPN's top executives.
  • Critics of Steele's revelation argue that ESPN could have chosen another host if the intent was to protect the network, suggesting Steele's skills warranted the interview assignment.
  • Steele, who has since left ESPN, did not sign a non-disclosure agreement as part of her lawsuit settlement against the network, allowing her to speak openly about her experiences.
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