Biden Ignores Media Pleading for Questions and Boards Air Force One

Joe Biden is up to his old tricks again.

Biden was in Brazil for the G20 conference, which by all accounts was a PR disaster for Biden.

It became more so when Biden boarded Air Force One without taking any questions from the media during the event.

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Save very few occasions as of late, Biden might as well be a recluse.

He came out for a bit in the lead-up to the election as well as the immediate aftermath, but that seems to be over.

Biden was unable to take his usual weekend in Delaware this past weekend because of the G20 Summit in Brazil.

Biden was missing from the annual picture, unable to get on the stage in time for the photo.

It was almost comical listening to audio at the time, as the media spotted Biden behind a tree when he was supposed to be on stage.

Biden also met with Chinese President Xi, who, it was reported, lectured Biden on a red line the United States better not cross if it wants any relations with China at all.

Then came Biden’s departure, with the media fuming because it was unable to get Biden to take questions.

Biden, who turned 82 this week, ignored the pleas of reporters, with one screaming, "Mr. President, happy early birthday! For your birthday, will you talk to us, sir?

"As a gift to the press will you please talk to us? Mr. President! President Biden, please! We haven't heard from you all trip!"

Some reporters had even taken to holding up signs with questions as you would see at a sporting event or concert.

This comes after a scathing opinion piece in the New York Times, calling out Biden for his regular avoidance of the media.

In part, the statement read, "For anyone who understands the role of the free press in a democracy, it should be troubling that President Biden has so actively and effectively avoided questions from independent journalists during his term.

"The president occupies the most important office in our nation, and the press plays a vital role in providing insights into his thinking and worldview, allowing the public to assess his record and hold him to account."

It continued, "However, in meetings with Vice President Harris and other administration officials, the publisher of The Times focused instead on a higher principle: That systematically avoiding interviews and questions from major news organizations doesn’t just undermine an important norm, it also establishes a dangerous precedent that future presidents can use to avoid scrutiny and accountability."

Remember when Joe Biden said he would lead the most transparent administration in modern history… I think he fell a little short on that promise.