Why does President Biden have a list of reporters he's "allowed" to call on?

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He has answers for questions his staff thinks they'll ask

He knows the question already

Because someone gave him a list and he does what he's told so he doesn't get in trouble

Because Trump.

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badminton · 61-69, MVIP

President H.W. Bush when giving a press conference gave out a list of questions reporters were "allowed" to ask. When in Germany Bush tried that and the German press core refused. Bush cancelled the press conference.

FreeSpirit1 · F

@badminton So all presidents do it,?

badminton · 61-69, MVIP

@FreeSpirit1 Perhaps not all, but quite a few I imagine.

PatKirby · M

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