Biden Opts Out of Super Bowl Interview Again

President Joe Biden has decided not to participate in the customary pre-Super Bowl interview, continuing his stance from the previous year. The interview, which President Barack Obama initiated in 2009, has been a fixture of Super Bowl Sunday, providing presidents with a chance to communicate directly to a large and diverse audience. Although the interview is usually a brief 15-minute segment during the network's pre-game coverage, it has been an opportunity for sitting presidents to address millions of viewers, including many who might not regularly engage with political news.

This year's decision by the White House comes amid what some aides have suggested is a recognition of political fatigue among Americans. The tradition, while relatively new, has seen only a few exceptions, with President Donald Trump also opting out of the interview in 2018. The move has prompted some critics to question the president's choice, particularly in an election year when reaching out to voters is typically intensified.

Biden's absence from the interview slot coincides with a significant media focus on pop culture events, such as the public's interest in Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. The decision also aligns with a pattern of fewer press conferences and one-on-one interviews compared to previous administrations. Despite the tradition offering a unique platform during one of the highest-rated television broadcasts, Biden's team has opted out without providing a specific reason to the public.