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.