Biden relies on reporter list, notes during White House joint press conference with Japanese PM
President Biden’s use of cards and a list of reporters’ names made another notable appearance on Wednesday.
Biden gave remarks in a joint press conference outside the White House with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Throughout the presser, Biden looked down at the podium as he spoke to answer questions, using what looked like notes as seen from the reflection in his sunglasses.
Biden also remarked that he had a "list" of reporters to call on next.
"Who do I call on next? Hang on a second. I got my list here. Hang on. I apologize," Biden said.
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In the Oval Office earlier that day, Biden could also be seen referring to what appeared to be notes while welcoming Kishida.
"Well, Fumio, welcome back to the White House. Welcome back to the Oval Office. It’s good to have you here. Good to see you again. When we were here last year, we said the role being played by the United States and Japan is becoming even greater. And we… I couldn’t agree more with your assertion back then. And what we see in our joint support for Ukraine on the face of Russia's vicious assault is just outrageous," Biden said.
Throughout the Biden administration, the president has been called out for both referring to notes during events and calling on reporters from pre-approved lists.
Back in March, Fox Business’ Edward Lawrence asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the president being caught referring to notes during meetings with other prime ministers.
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"If I may, the president, I noticed, had note cards at the border when he was doing his briefing there. He also