A journalist covering the White House has narrated his experience in the oval office of President Trump in comparison to former President Biden
“Just a short while ago, I was one of about 20 journalists, photographers and TV crew who crowded into the Oval Office of the White House – watching Trump sign executive orders and, seemingly with relish, dive into questions from reporters.”
“I had been in the Oval Office only once before, for a meeting between Joe Biden and then-Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.”
“On that day last year, the two men made brief remarks and then the press were ushered out swiftly by staffers shouting “thank you press!”, barely able to yell out our own questions as we were forced out the door.”
“This was an altogether different experience. After signing the orders, Trump took a wide range of questions on everything from tariffs and AI to Ukraine and the border.”
“He looked directly at each reporter as he answered, scanning the room for the next question and focusing on those who shouted the loudest.”
According to the journalist, at no point was he interrupted or “cut off” by staff – another stark difference with the Biden White House.
“Only when he said “thank you” and turned away did the session end and press staffers step in to move us all out.”
