Staff Reports
In a remarkable display of press engagement, former President Donald Trump has outpaced current President Joe Biden by an astonishing margin during Cabinet meetings this year. According to figures compiled by The Washington Times, Trump has answered nearly 100 questions across three Cabinet meetings, easily eclipsing the paltry five questions Biden managed to respond to after four long years in office. The numbers here tell a clear story: when it comes to communication, Trump is playing in a league of his own.
During his Cabinet meetings in February, March, and April, Trump showcased his readiness to engage with the press, responding to 55 questions in his first meeting alone. His full session lasted up to an hour and a half—ample time for reporters to ask their burning questions. In stark contrast, Biden’s meetings over his presidency amounted to a grand total of about 45 minutes of public speaking, which averages out to a mere five minutes per session. For a man purportedly serving as the leader of the free world, it’s clear he’d prefer to hear crickets over questions.
One would think that leading a country wouldn’t come to a stop at the sound of a microphone, but Biden’s approach seemed to lean heavily toward maintaining mysterious silence. While Trump welcomes the scrutiny of the press, asserting there’s “nothing to hide,” Biden’s Cabinet meetings have sometimes been a family affair, with First Lady Jill Biden reportedly taking the reins during critical portions. One must ponder if she’s been approved to hold press conferences next, given her speech during the last meeting far outpaced her husband’s brief remarks.
But the media wants to focus on Trump’s physical and mental health…
Trump's first three Cabinet meetings feature more press questions and answers than all of Biden's – Washington Times. https://t.co/VxtkWEWzGk
— Brian Glenn (@brianglenntv) April 11, 2025
Trump’s enthusiasm for frequent and open Cabinet meetings is also worthy of note. He kicked off his meeting campaign just a month after taking office—something Biden did not manage to accomplish until April 2021, nearly two months after his inauguration. The stark differences in engagement and frequency are surprising when considering Obama hosted 19 Cabinet meetings in his first term, yet Biden could only muster nine in four years. One wonders what other riveting topics might be relegated to the silence of Biden’s administration – perhaps it’s not just the press who should be curious.
In recent meetings, Trump delved into significant issues, such as eliminating waste and fraud from government agencies. The figures reported by Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer are alarming: fraudulent unemployment claims to the tune of $254 million from children under five years old, and a whopping $69 million from unborn actions. The classic joke of government inefficiency couldn’t possibly get any funnier than this, suggesting there’s a reason behind Trump’s consistency in Cabinet meetings—they might be the last bastion of sensible governance during a chaotic time.
With Trump hinting at negotiations with international trading partners and showcasing a steady commitment to cut down waste in government spending, it’s clear why transparency and accountability are crucial in leadership. The contrast between his proactive stance and Biden’s apparent desire to maintain a low profile only showcases the glaring differences in their respective approaches to governance.
