2020 Democrat hopeful Joe Biden just can’t seem to stay out of trouble.
Various members of his campaign staff have allegedly mistreated members of the press on multiple occasions, according to Fox News.
Reviewing the Conduct of Biden’s Campaign Staffers
One of the incidents in question took place in Iowa where Biden’s staffers are said to have ordered reporters to leave their events, taken unsolicited images of them and more. Displeased members of the press have not hesitated to take their concerns about the people who are working for and representing Biden to social media.
One account reads as follows:
A reporter approached @JoeBiden to ask a question and a member of his staff told the reporter to leave, and when the reporter explained that they were just doing their job, the staffer said she was too. The staffer then took a photo of the reporter.
— Marcus J. DiPaola (@marcusdipaola) May 2, 2019
A different reporter just told me that yesterday a staff member physically put their body between the reporter and @JoeBiden. The reporter said they weren't even that close and that there were several supporters between the reporter and Biden.
— Marcus J. DiPaola (@marcusdipaola) May 2, 2019
This second reporter tells me the staffer physically invaded their space to the point that the reporter could smell the staffer's ponytail.
— Marcus J. DiPaola (@marcusdipaola) May 2, 2019
It continues…
A THIRD reporter just told me that a staff member physically put their body between @JoeBiden and the reporter, moments ago at this rally in Des Moines.
— Marcus J. DiPaola (@marcusdipaola) May 2, 2019
This third reporter just told me that the @JoeBiden staffer blocked his camera shot by putting up her hands.
— Marcus J. DiPaola (@marcusdipaola) May 2, 2019
Finally, the freelance field producer stated that members of Joe Biden’s staff attempted to remove him and other reporters from a public area:
@JoeBiden staffers just tried to remove us from what appears to be a public lot, said we could not ask questions. pic.twitter.com/NsaEyBmICw
— Marcus J. DiPaola (@marcusdipaola) May 2, 2019
While getting the video I just shot of Biden calling for Barr to resign, a @JoeBiden staffer physically placed her body between me and the candidate, causing me to bump into her.
— Marcus J. DiPaola (@marcusdipaola) May 2, 2019
So there you have it.
Why Biden’s staffers are behaving in this manner and disrespecting members of the press remains unclear. However, this is certainly not a good look. Part of running for president or signing on to work for a candidate’s election campaign means understanding that interactions with reporters will take place. Those who are opposed to being in the same vicinity as press members probably shouldn’t be working for someone’s presidential election campaign.
Issues Facing Joe Biden
At the end of the day, Biden has many issues which he’s going to have to deal with. The incidents regarding his staffers’ conduct will only make matters worse. Right now, Biden is in a position where many Democrats are not too eager to see him run for office.
Following his announcement for the presidency, Justice Democrats put out a statement, slamming Biden as not far left enough and too much of a “centrist.” Moreover, President Trump stated that Biden lacks the energy and ability to run a successful campaign.
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