President Biden's opening remarks during a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines were missed by reporters due to a logistical error by White House press handlers, leaving them in a hallway as the meeting began. The press were eventually allowed into the room, but only after Biden had concluded speaking. This incident adds to previous criticisms of the White House press management, including poor staging and pre-screening of reporters.
Alec Baldwin, who has had a history of altercations with the press, showed support for New York Daily News staffers during their walk-out to protest hedge fund owners. Despite his troubled history with the publication, Baldwin engaged in conversation with a staffer, expressing solidarity and emphasizing the importance of their cause. This unexpected support comes amidst Baldwin's recent legal troubles, marking a shift from his past conflicts with the media.
President Biden faced heckling from swing-state voters in Pennsylvania, with residents shouting "Go home, Joe!" and "You're a loser!" while protesters opposed to his support for the Israeli offensive in Gaza vowed that he'd pay the price at the ballot box in November. Biden made the trip without delivering prepared remarks and joked with reporters during his visit, while fencing contractors were spotted near the White House preparing for a large anti-Israel protest.
The press is being accused of incorrectly reporting on Rudy Giuliani's appeal rights, with critics arguing that the media is spreading misinformation about the former mayor's legal situation.
Journalist Rachel Johnson, sister of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, commented on Prince Harry's recent phone-hacking victory against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), stating that it is not good for either the Sussexes or the press. Johnson, who previously wrote an article about Meghan Markle's "exotic DNA," expressed concern about the impact of Harry's legal win on the press industry, emphasizing the importance of a strong and honest press. She also apologized for her previous article's racial undertones. Harry's lawyer has called for a police investigation following the court ruling.
President Biden displayed his annoyance with reporters during a NATO meeting with Ukraine President Zelenskyy, making sarcastic comments as they were ushered out of the room. Biden assured Zelenskyy of Ukraine's eventual admission into NATO and then sarcastically responded to reporters' questions, stating, "You guys ask really insightful questions!" This incident adds to a pattern of Biden belittling reporters throughout his presidency.
President Biden and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen gave remarks on the alliance between their two countries in the Oval Office, but reporters were escorted out without being allowed to ask questions. Biden and Frederiksen appeared to smirk and converse with each other while ignoring the press. This is not the first time Biden has avoided or ridiculed reporters during his administration, drawing criticism from the press. The White House announced in May that it planned to revise rules regarding who can attend press briefings and conferences, with credentials being revoked for unprofessional behavior.
Critics are accusing President Biden of not taking responsibility for the controversial withdrawal from Afghanistan and other controversies, as he has not directly answered questions from the press. Some argue that the press allowed him to avoid scrutiny during his campaign and are now upset that he won't speak as president. However, others argue that he is doing what he was elected to do.
Prince Harry has accused the royal family of withholding information related to phone hacking from him, as he claims they were afraid it could “open up a can of worms” if he were to make any claims against the press. He is pursuing his lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the company that publishes The Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and Metro, among others, over claims of illegal information gathering. The Duke of Sussex went into detail about his history with the British press and how he was “conditioned” to accept things as they were.
Prince Harry accused Associated Newspapers Ltd of "criminality" for allegedly obtaining his private information through illegal means and using it in news stories. He also called out the royal institution for withholding information from him to prevent legal action from being taken amid the News Group Newspapers (NGN) phone hacking scandal back in the early aughts. Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Ltd in England's High Court over alleged unlawful practices used to gather information, including phone tapping.
Prince Harry accuses members of the Palace Press Staff of withholding information about phone hacking and violating his privacy, as he takes the stand in a high-profile lawsuit against Associated Papers Ltd. and other British media companies. He also expresses concern about the unchecked power and criminality of the press and their influence on the public.
Elon Musk announced that Twitter's press department will now automatically respond to journalists with a poop emoji. Musk had bought the microblogging website under the promise of promoting free speech and has since allowed journalists to publish their findings on free speech violations. However, after acquiring Twitter, the billionaire moved to fire the entire communications department, and the company has rarely responded to requests for comments in the months since layoffs began.
