Press Suffers While Joe Biden Fails to Keep His Transparent Presidency Promise

President Joe Biden promised to be “the most transparent president in history,” but his administration has been anything but. The latest incident comes in the form of blacklisting certain members of the press from attending White House events.

Not only does this go against Biden’s promise for transparency, but it is also a flagrant attack on freedom of the press and American values.

Biden’s Blacklisting Tactics Reveal Hypocrisy & Contradiction

In recent days, several mainstream media outlets have spoken out about President Joe Biden’s blacklisting tactics when it comes to inviting journalists to attend White House events. Outlets such as Salon, Newsmax, and Washington Examiner were excluded from receiving invitations from the White House for Christmas events. Furthermore, some producers and technicians from CBS and Fox were also left off the list. This omission was expected to be rectified yet CBS was still excluded from a TV press event that same day.

A Veteran White House reporter told The Washington Post that these acts are an example of hypocrisy coming straight from Biden himself: “How many acts of petty blacklisting does this White House have to commit against accredited members of the news media before a consensus forms that President Biden is neither a champion of a free press, as he so frequently claims, nor a man of decency, as his supporters claim on his behalf?”

Another veteran correspondent spoke under condition of anonymity saying that their outlet had regularly received invitations since at least George W Bush’s era; adding that these snubs should be seen in context with previous actions taken by Biden regarding issues with press access: “It’s not just civility – it’s also about democracy really.”

They went on further to say that although publicly Biden espouses support for freedom and independence within the media – privately he takes punitive measures against them which is incredibly hypocritical: “This guest list is an example of how the White House is kind of taking punitive measures against journalists who are simply doing their job exactly as [Biden] says or claims he supports – and that’s what’s most infuriating…it’s doublespeak”.

Press Secretary Katrin Jean-Pierre has no problem cherry-picking questions for Biden which reveals another layer of hypocrisy coming out of this administration. Veteran reporters have expressed their outrage stating: “Engaging in petty partisan holiday invites is a sign of weakness, not strength…apparently this white house now has total disregard for protecting even the veneer if its promised transparency and respect for a truly free press.” – Why Does This Matter?

Freedom Of Speech & The Free Press Are Cornerstones Of Democracy

It matters because freedom of speech & freedom of information are cornerstones upon which democracy stands – they must never be compromised or attacked by anyone regardless of office or political affiliation! Denying access based on ideology or personal preference goes directly against those core values & sets a dangerous precedent! Allowing any leader (regardless of political party) to pick who can report what undermines our fundamental rights as citizens! Any attempt at censorship should never be tolerated & must always be fiercely opposed! It also sends the wrong message to other countries who may feel emboldened to take similar measures themselves thus eroding human rights around the world!

How Can We Hold Government Accountable If They Can Pick Who Reports On Them?

Accountability comes hand-in-hand with having access to information necessary to make informed decisions about our leaders! To effectively hold the government accountable, we need unbiased sources of unfiltered data – with all sides represented equally, able to contribute narrative debate without fear of retribution or suppression of ideas/opinions! Without the right level of access, we cannot guarantee accurate reporting nor deliver justice when those in power lead us down the path of corruption and deceit–both of which damage the integrity of the entire system itself!

What Can Be Done To Ensure Unbiased Access For All Reporters?

We need to ensure there are clear-cut rules and regulations governing how administration officials interact with the media—every outlet journalist should hold the same standards accountable, while also giving equal opportunity to cover stories important to them without interference from outside influence! There needs to be guaranteed protection for First Amendment journalists, ensuring they are not retaliated against for publishing stories deemed unfavorable by the powers that be.

Additionally, fair representation across the board is crucial to prevent favoritism in any one particular outlet over another—everyone brings something unique to the table and offers diverse perspectives from different communities across the country. Finally, open dialogue between parties is essential to keep lines of communication open and encourage collaboration and understanding of each other’s perspectives.