Last week, United States President Joe Biden was seen using some notes during a recent press conference that appeared to reveal that the interview session was scripted and that Biden knew which reporters were going to be called upon and what their questions would be. And one NFL star was not exactly happy about this revelation.
After seeing the now-viral photo of Biden’s notes on Twitter, Green Bay Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari, who is a three-time All-Pro, had some strong words from Joe Biden, saying that these pre-determined questions were “a bit too far” and suggesting that it was just “one big play.”
“Can we have authentic and real NON-SCRIPTED interviews?? I understand and agree with prepping someone (like studying for a test) but this is a bit too far. It’s just one big play..,” Bakhtiari said in a tweet.
Can we have authentic and real NON-SCRIPTED interviews?? I understand and agree with prepping someone (like studying for a test) but this is a bit too far. It’s just one big play.. https://t.co/xmS1y7zX90
— David Bakhtiari (@DavidBakhtiari) May 14, 2023
Obviously, Bakhtiari’s comments caused quite a stir on social media, eliciting plenty of reactions.
Facts https://t.co/oLCTqnODvw
— president elect uncle drew (@TheRainmanAMC) May 14, 2023
I decided to follow you for such a good point! Thank you for keeping it real! https://t.co/9c4pEpLnmS
— DJC (@DJCBoomer) May 14, 2023
Please reread my tweet my guy. I’ll give you another shot at this..
— David Bakhtiari (@DavidBakhtiari) May 14, 2023
That’s cool…Can we also not have the communication department prep you before you get in front of a microphone so we can get genuine answers…Thanks…#Toodles #Sarge
— #SARGE (@BigSargeSportz) May 14, 2023
Hope you have thoughts on this, too. I know objectivity is important to you. pic.twitter.com/IfNNsvGLT9
— human jordan (@Jordan_Smith27) May 14, 2023
When you occupy arguably one of the most, if not the most, important position in the world, I'd expect certain situations to be scripted down to the dotted 'i's and crossed 't's. Nothing wrong with showing the world we're as good as we claim to be.
— Joe (@incrdiblesivulk) May 14, 2023
In a later tweet, Bakhtiari claimed that this is not the way NFL players conduct post-game interviews.
“Nope. We get generic points that’ll be ask and suggestions of how to navigate our answers. For the most part it is a free for all from the questions, to the answers,” he said in a tweet.
Maybe politicians should be subject to the same interview conditions as NFL players.
