Former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile voiced concerns over President Joe Biden’s public communication, particularly highlighting a perceived lack of engagement from the audience when he addresses important issues. During an appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Brazile expressed her frustration, not just with the president’s communication but also with how his messages are received and covered by the media.
Brazile’s comments emerged in the context of a discussion about U.S. policies towards Israel and Ukraine, where she emphasized the need for President Biden, as the Commander In Chief of a global superpower, to be more vocal and transparent about such critical international affairs. She pointed out that when Biden does speak out on these issues, the response often seems muted, suggesting a disconnect between his communications and the audience’s reception.
This concern comes amid ongoing debates about media coverage of Biden, particularly regarding reports on his cognitive abilities and age. Some White House reporters have expressed frustration with the administration’s defensive posture towards critical media coverage, with political reporters calling White House critiques of news reports “a joke” and a sign of an overly sensitive administration.
Fox News contributor Joe Concha echoed Brazile’s sentiment, suggesting that the lack of engagement might stem from Biden’s perceived lack of authenticity and reliance on scripted remarks. Concha highlighted an instance where former ESPN host Sage Steele described an interview with Biden as being fully scripted by network executives, limiting spontaneity.
Concha also noted Biden’s propensity for gaffes when speaking without a script, which poses challenges for his communications team. Despite these issues, Concha argued that the American public needs and wants to hear more directly from their president, suggesting that Biden should engage in more live interviews with journalists rather than relying on scripted interactions or teleprompter readings.
As the discussion on Biden’s communication style continues, Brazile’s comments underscore a broader conversation about political communication, media coverage, and public engagement in the digital age, where authenticity and directness are increasingly valued by the public.