White House Responds to Biden's Scolding of Peter Doocy, Reveals Actions Taken

Fox News White House correspondent receives call from White House after Biden criticizes question

Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy received a call from the White House after President Joe Biden criticized him for asking a "lousy" question. Doocy had approached Biden during a visit to New Mexico and asked about reports regarding Biden's interaction with his son Hunter Biden's foreign business partners.

Biden snaps at Fox News reporter over allegations about son's business dealings

In a video shared by Fox News, President Joe Biden is seen snapping at Fox News reporter Peter Doocy when asked about allegations regarding his involvement in his son Hunter's business dealings. Doocy referenced testimony from Hunter's former business partner, Devon Archer, who claimed that then-Vice President Biden had spoken to several of Hunter's associates over speakerphone. Biden responded by calling the question "lousy" and attempted to walk away.

White House contacts Doocy after press conference incident

During a press conference, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked President Biden a question that he deemed "lousy." When Doocy asked why the president had not spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the origins of COVID-19, Biden responded by saying it was not true and left the press conference. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley commented on the incident, stating that the White House's immediate reaction to the exchange was noteworthy.

White House denies allegations and potentially worsens situation

According to a tweet by Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy, the White House contacted him immediately after he left the premises to deny the allegations regarding discussions on business matters. The involvement of White House staff in reiterating these positions could potentially worsen the situation for President Biden.

White House involvement could worsen situation for Biden

Jonathan Turley, a legal scholar and commentator, tweeted about a statement made by White House correspondent Peter Doocy. According to Turley, Doocy claimed that the White House contacted him immediately after he left the premises to dispute allegations regarding discussions about business. Turley suggests that the involvement of White House staff in reiterating these positions could potentially worsen the situation for President Biden.

Mounting evidence contradicts Biden's claim about son's business dealings

According to a column by Jonathan Turley, there is mounting evidence contradicting President Biden's claim that he did not discuss business with his son Hunter or have knowledge of his foreign business dealings. Turley suggests that this insistence could be risky for Biden if the Justice Department special counsel, Jack Smith, continues to investigate the matter.