MSNBC Host Criticizes Biden-Harris Accessibility, Contrasts with Trump
Stephanie Ruhle highlights challenges in reaching Democratic leaders during the campaign while noting Trump’s direct accessibility despite his refusal to grant an interview.
- MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle criticized the Biden-Harris campaign for being difficult to contact, likening the process to using the 'Pony Express.'
- Ruhle contrasted this with President-elect Donald Trump, whom she was able to reach directly by phone, though he declined her interview request with a blunt response.
- Ruhle revealed that during her May 2023 interview with President Biden, his team attempted to stop the conversation when she asked about Hunter Biden’s potential indictment.
- The Biden-Harris team has faced ongoing criticism for limiting media access, pre-screening questions, and tightly controlling narratives during interviews and press engagements.
- Ruhle suggested that voters are increasingly frustrated with overly polished political messaging, contrasting this with Trump’s unfiltered communication style, which she described as offering 'human moments.'