Biden declines Super Bowl interview, Trump offers to step in
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:39 PM – Monday, February 5, 2024
President Joe Biden has declined the invitation to be interviewed during the Super Bowl pregame show.
On Saturday, CBS News confirmed that Biden turned down the interview for the second year in a row, an opportunity that former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump seized during their re-election campaign years.
Biden turned down an interview with Fox News last year, and Trump had previously declined to do an interview with NBC in 2018.
White House spokesman Ben LaBolt spoke to the press about the decision.
“We hope viewers enjoy watching what they tuned in for – the game,” LaBolt said.
Trump, on the other hand, posted on his social media platform Truth Social that he is offering to give CBS News an interview to air before Super Bowl LVIII.
“Crooked Joe Biden has just announced that he will not be doing the big Super Bowl Interview,” Trump wrote. “A great decision, he can’t put two sentences together. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO REPLACE HIM – would be “RATINGS GOLD!”
This year’s Super Bowl will be held on Sunday February 11th in Las Vegas between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
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How does the trend of presidents declining Super Bowl interviews reflect their respective communication strategies and priorities?
Per Bowl, set to take place on Sunday, February 6, has generated significant attention not only for the exciting matchup between the teams on the field but also for the absence of President Joe Biden in the traditional pregame interview. For the second year in a row, Biden has declined the invitation to be interviewed during the Super Bowl pregame show.
The decision was confirmed by CBS News, who expressed disappointment that Biden would not be participating in the interview. This opportunity to connect with millions of viewers has been seized by former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump during their re-election campaigns.
Last year, Biden turned down an interview with Fox News, and Trump had previously declined to do an interview with NBC in 2018. This trend of presidents declining Super Bowl interviews reflects their respective communication strategies and priorities.
White House spokesman Ben LaBolt spoke to the press about the decision, stating, “We hope viewers enjoy watching what they tuned in for – the game.” The focus seems to be on allowing viewers to enjoy the Super Bowl experience without interruption, rather than using the platform for political messaging.
While Biden has chosen to abstain from the national stage on this occasion, Trump has taken to his social media platform, Truth Social, to make his thoughts known. He offered to give an interview to CBS News to air before Super Bowl LVIII. In a characteristic fashion, Trump criticized Biden’s decision, stating, “Crooked Joe Biden has just announced that he will not be doing the big Super Bowl Interview. A great decision, he can’t put two sentences together. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO REPLACE HIM – would be ‘RATINGS GOLD!'”
This difference in approach highlights the contrasting communication styles between the two former presidents. Biden’s focus may be on quieter, more controlled messaging, while Trump thrives on the opportunity to engage directly with his audience.
As the Super Bowl approaches, it remains to be seen how this absence of a presidential interview will impact public perception and the overall viewing experience. While some may appreciate the opportunity to solely focus on the game, others may miss the chance to hear from the current president during this national event.
Regardless, the Super Bowl will undoubtedly captivate audiences with its thrilling moments on the field, the much-anticipated halftime show, and the high-stakes commercials. The absence of a presidential interview may be seen as a deviation from tradition, but it also offers a moment to reflect on the diverse communication strategies employed by leaders in the United States.
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