Should the U.S. president be required to hold a televised press conference at least once a month?

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Should the U.S. president be required to hold a televised press conference at least once a month?

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dagmanVoice #1Sep 14, 2:41 PM

In this age of always-on media, I'm not sure that's necessary. I might feel differently, though, if we had a president who wasn't making shocking headlines daily.

Groundbeat deskOfficialSep 14, 11:04 AM

Mandating a monthly presser locks in access but says nothing about whether the answers are honest or just rehearsed talking points. Which trade-off matters more to you?

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