Joe Biden Lunches With Network News Anchors In Pre-SOTU Tradition
- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later.
- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later.
The White House is continuing a tradition of hosting major network TV news anchors for a lunch with the president on the day he delivers the State of the Union address, according to sources.
The lunch is typically off the record, but in the past parts of the conversations have been allowed to be used. In 2022, for instance, Biden allowed a comment about NATO and the “unity of the west” to be used.
More from Deadline
The three broadcast anchors were among those dining, including NBC News’ Lester Holt, ABC News’ David Muir and CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell. Also there: MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell and Fox News’ Shannon Bream.
This will be Biden’s final State of the Union before the November election. The broadcast anchors all planned to do their evening newscasts from D.C. this evening, and then will anchor coverage starting at 9 p.m. ET.
C-SPAN cameras captured some of the participants.
TV anchors and other media personalities depart White House after traditional off-the-record lunch with President Biden ahead of his State of the Union #SOTU address pic.twitter.com/CkiFBBqruB
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) March 7, 2024
Best of Deadline
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
TV Cancellations Photo Gallery: Series Ending In 2024 & Beyond
Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.