Biden's Low News Conference Count Overshadowed by Colombia's Refusal to Arm Ukraine and Petro's Meeting with Him.

President Biden has held the fewest news conferences and interviews since Reagan, as he takes steps to reduce opportunities for journalists to question him in forums where he can offer unscripted answers and they can follow up. Critics say this results in a president who has fewer moments of public accountability for his comments, decisions, and actions. White House officials defend their approach, saying it is part of a deliberate strategy to go around the traditional news media to connect with audiences "where they are," without being subjected to the filter of political or investigative journalists.