Biden Aides Disconnect Personal Phone After Reporter Call

In a new book titled "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," reporter Tyler Pager recounts how he directly reached President Joe Biden on his personal cellphone for an interview, during which Biden expressed a negative view of President Donald Trump's term and showed no regrets about ending his 2024 re-election campaign. Following the calls, Biden’s aides reacted strongly by repeatedly contacting Pager, blocking his number, and disconnecting Biden's personal phone number within days. This move contrasts with President Donald Trump's more accessible style, as Trump frequently takes calls from reporters and even initiates contact to share his message. The incident highlights the tightly managed nature of Biden’s interactions with the media, amid ongoing scrutiny of his mental and physical condition, and his aides’ efforts to shield him from unscripted moments. The book and related reports portray a stark difference in communication approaches between the two presidents during the 2024 election cycle and early 2025 presidency.