president biden A conversation with a world-famous “shock jock” howard stern A lengthy live interview on Friday delved into his personal history and his goals for re-election.
The interview, broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “The Howard Stern Show,” gave the president, who has largely avoided interviews with traditional independent news outlets, an opportunity to connect with millions of listeners.
Take a look at some highlights from the interview.
Ready to discuss: former president trump Mr. Biden has been ramping up pressure in recent weeks for an in-person debate before November’s election, which is likely to be a rematch of the 2020 election.
The incumbent said Friday he was in full support. “I don’t know when that will be, but I would be happy to discuss it with him,” he told Stern.
Suicidal thoughts: Stern repeatedly asked Biden to discuss the tragedies in his life, including the death of his first wife. Neiliaand their 13-month-old daughter, naomi christina, who died in a car accident in 1972, weeks before Biden was sworn into the U.S. Senate. The president admitted that he considered suicide after their deaths.
“I thought about going to the Delaware Memorial and jumping,” Biden said, urging audience members with mental health concerns to seek help.
All about the family: He also spoke about his decision to marry the first lady. Jill Biden It wasn’t his own. his sons, baud and hunterand urged him to propose.
“Dad, I think we should marry Jill,” he recalled Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, telling him.
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Mr. Stern’s interview followed Mr. Biden’s reporting. Multiple requests rejected from new york times For a sit-down interview.
“Mr. Biden has granted far fewer press conferences and sit-down interviews with independent journalists than virtually all his predecessors,” the Times said. Statement confirming the report.
“If the president chooses not to speak to the Times because he doesn’t like our independent reporting, that is his right, and we will continue to cover him fully and impartially in any case.” is.”
