President Biden declined an interview ahead of the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year, sparking concerns among political commentators about missed opportunities to reach voters.
Some argue that he should take advantage of the presidential pulpit, while others suggest that his approach is a deliberate departure from Trump’s constant visibility.
The tradition of a formal interview on Super Bowl Sunday began with President Obama in 2009, offering a unique chance to address a vast audience.
“He’s got to make his case,” Progressive Policy Institute president Will Marshall said. “There are opportunities to take the offensive on the economy and even now on immigration.”
This decision follows a similar move by President Trump in 2018.
“Different presidents handle it differently. Part of this remains the ongoing reaction to former President Trump, who was out front all the time — Biden is trying to do the opposite and focus on governing quietly,” presidential historian Julian Zelizer said.
“The danger is the perception is less ‘here is the person who is governing and being cautious,’ but rather ‘here is a person who is not in control,’” Zelizer said.
“When there was more unity in the country and things were less divided, it could be a fun casual moment,” former Obama White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri said.
The Biden campaign did not comment on the matter.
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