US President Joe Biden is on his way to becoming the most evasive president in the history of the country, a report by Sputnik news agency said which laid out data on how his predecessors were less shy of the press cameras and held more conferences.&nbsp;

With anticipations that Biden may announce his 2024 presidential bid to seek a second term in office soon, it has, by now, become clear that the US president is not quite fond of press like the other former US presidents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In fact, he has reportedly held fewer press conferences than any president since Ronald Reagan left office. As per reports, he has held third-least number of conferences after Regan and Richard Nixon.

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Biden, who took on the top post on 20 January, 2021 took about two complete months to hold his first press conference. It was reportedly the longest time when a newly elected president has taken to hold the conference in 100 years.

Speaking of solo press conferences, Biden is lagging behind here as well. According to statistics by American Presidency Project at the University of California, the US president has given 11 solo press conferences during his first two years in office.&nbsp;

However, in 2023, Biden has held zero solo conferences. Additionally, he participated in ten joint conferences ever since he took at the helm of the presidency since 2021.&nbsp;

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Trump was also a close competitor when it comes to holding least number of solo conferences during his tenure as a president however COVID-19 pandemic made world leaders to hold more conferences as they spearheaded their nations and addressed the world in general.&nbsp;

Donald Trump held a total of nine press conferences during his first three years in office, a number which later increased substantially.&nbsp;

Biden's press conferences rarely figured reporters asking him questions as the US president mostly read pre-written remarks and delivered them in a set-up environment.&nbsp;

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Former US President Ronald Reagan gave 59 interviews with the press, that too in just first year of his being in office.

Biden, on the other side, gave 22 in his first year and 19 in 2022. However, as per reports, four of the 2022 interviews came from celebrities like Ryan Seacrest, Drew Barrymore, or Jay Leno and not from news reporters.

But what could be the reason behind someone avoiding press? While nothing certain can be said about the real reason of Biden trying to evade press, David E. Clementson, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia, says, "The more a politician’s words inevitably diverge from voters’ feelings and experiences, the less presidential he will seem to them."&nbsp;

“Of course, if what the president is aiming for is not strategic expediency but simply fulfilling an obligation to be held accountable in his role,” Clementson wrote and added, “then the country wins when he holds a press conference – and in that way he does, too."

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US President Joe Biden is on his way to becoming the most evasive president in the history of the country, a report by Sputnik news agency said which laid out data on how his predecessors were less shy of the press cameras and held more conferences.

US President Joe Biden is on his way to becoming the most evasive president in the history of the country, a report by Sputnik news agency said which laid out data on how his predecessors were less shy of the press cameras and held more conferences. With anticipations that Biden may announce his 2024 presidential bid to seek a second term in office soon, it has, by now, become clear that the US president is not quite fond of press like the other former US presidents. In fact, he has reportedly held fewer press conferences than any president since Ronald Reagan left office. As per reports, he has held third-least number of conferences after Regan and Richard Nixon. Also Read | China says US 'overreacting' by banning TikTok on federal devices Biden, who took on the top post on 20 January, 2021 took about two complete months to hold his first press conference. It was reportedly the longest time when a newly elected president has taken to hold the conference in 100 years. Speaking of solo press conferences, Biden is lagging behind here as well. According to statistics by American Presidency Project at the University of California, the US president has given 11 solo press conferences during his first two years in office. However, in 2023, Biden has held zero solo conferences. Additionally, he participated in ten joint conferences ever since he took at the helm of the presidency since 2021. Also Read | Who is Amritpal Singh, the radical Sikh leader from Indian state of Punjab dubbed as 'Bhindranwale 2.0'? Trump was also a close competitor when it comes to holding least number of solo conferences during his tenure as a president however COVID-19 pandemic made world leaders to hold more conferences as they spearheaded their nations and addressed the world in general. Donald Trump held a total of nine press conferences during his first three years in office, a number which later increased substantially. Biden's press conferences rarely figured reporters asking him questions as the US president mostly read pre-written remarks and delivered them in a set-up environment. Watch | Nepal's coalition government changes course Former US President Ronald Reagan gave 59 interviews with the press, that too in just first year of his being in office. Biden, on the other side, gave 22 in his first year and 19 in 2022. However, as per reports, four of the 2022 interviews came from celebrities like Ryan Seacrest, Drew Barrymore, or Jay Leno and not from news reporters. But what could be the reason behind someone avoiding press? While nothing certain can be said about the real reason of Biden trying to evade press, David E. Clementson, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia, says, "The more a politician’s words inevitably diverge from voters’ feelings and experiences, the less presidential he will seem to them." “Of course, if what the president is aiming for is not strategic expediency but simply fulfilling an obligation to be held accountable in his role,” Clementson wrote and added, “then the country wins when he holds a press conference – and in that way he does, too." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Joe Biden on his way to becoming the most evasive president in US history: Report

Cristiano Ronaldo plays as a forward for the Portugal national team. He began his senior club career with for Sporting CP and in 2003, he was transferred to Manchester United.&nbsp;

In 2009, he moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in a transfer worth £80 million.

Ronaldo was ranked the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes in 2016 and 2017.&nbsp;

In 2008, he was given the responsibility of captaincy and led Portugal to their first-ever triumph in a major tournament by winning Euro 2016 against France. Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018, here are some interesting facts about Ronaldo:

1. At the age of 15, Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart, a condition that might have forced him to give up playing football. Although, he had an operation that used a laser to cauterize the area of his heart that caused the problem.

2. Ronaldo was named after former US President, Ronald Reagan, who was greatly admired by Ronaldo’s father. His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.

3. He does not drink alcohol because it reminds him of the death of his father, who dies due to an overdose of alcohol.

4.&nbsp;He paid for the cancer treatment of a nine-year-old boy, and regularly donates blood, which is the reason he does not have tattoos.

5. His freekick speed is around 130 kilometers an hour, which means 31.1 meters per second.

6.&nbsp;That's massive! He lifts around 23,055 kg of weight during a training session.

7. Ronaldo signed to Manchester United in 2003 at the young age of 18 and became the franchises first ever Portugal's player. "We've had some fantastic No. 7s, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, some wouldn't want that jersey but his confidence was high even at 18. When he made his debut as substitute against Bolton he took the place by storm," said Sir Alex Ferguson as he handed Ronaldo the No. 7 Shirt.

8. Ronaldo has a fashion boutique named "CR7" based out of his hometown, Madeira, Portugal.

9. In June 2010 Ronaldo became the fourth footballer to be represented at Madame Tussauds waxwork in London and in 2007 his autobiography, Moments, was published.

10. He&nbsp;never revealed who the mother of his elder son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

In 2009, Ronaldo moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in a transfer worth £80 million

Cristiano Ronaldo plays as a forward for the Portugal national team. He began his senior club career with for Sporting CP and in 2003, he was transferred to Manchester United. In 2009, he moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in a transfer worth £80 million. Ronaldo was ranked the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes in 2016 and 2017. In 2008, he was given the responsibility of captaincy and led Portugal to their first-ever triumph in a major tournament by winning Euro 2016 against France. Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018, here are some interesting facts about Ronaldo: 1. At the age of 15, Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart, a condition that might have forced him to give up playing football. Although, he had an operation that used a laser to cauterize the area of his heart that caused the problem. 2. Ronaldo was named after former US President, Ronald Reagan, who was greatly admired by Ronaldo’s father. His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. 3. He does not drink alcohol because it reminds him of the death of his father, who dies due to an overdose of alcohol. 4. He paid for the cancer treatment of a nine-year-old boy, and regularly donates blood, which is the reason he does not have tattoos. 5. His freekick speed is around 130 kilometers an hour, which means 31.1 meters per second. 6. That's massive! He lifts around 23,055 kg of weight during a training session. 7. Ronaldo signed to Manchester United in 2003 at the young age of 18 and became the franchises first ever Portugal's player. "We've had some fantastic No. 7s, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, some wouldn't want that jersey but his confidence was high even at 18. When he made his debut as substitute against Bolton he took the place by storm," said Sir Alex Ferguson as he handed Ronaldo the No. 7 Shirt. 8. Ronaldo has a fashion boutique named "CR7" based out of his hometown, Madeira, Portugal. 9. In June 2010 Ronaldo became the fourth footballer to be represented at Madame Tussauds waxwork in London and in 2007 his autobiography, Moments, was published. 10. He never revealed who the mother of his elder son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

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