Maureen Dowd criticizes Biden White House over 'goodest' word controversy
Maureen Dowd criticizes Biden White House for pressuring ABC News to edit out President Joe Biden's usage of the non-existent word 'goodest' during an interview with George Stephanopoulos and for pressuring her to edit her column that highlighted his usage of the word.
Key Points
- Dowd quoted Biden using the word 'goodest' in an interview with George Stephanopoulos.
- Biden campaign spokesman pressured Dowd to change 'goodest' to 'good as' to align with ABC News transcript.
- ABC News updated its transcript to reflect 'good as' after initial 'goodest' controversy.
- Dowd expressed confusion and criticized the White House for pressuring media outlets.
- This incident reflects tensions between the White House and the press.
Pros
- Maureen Dowd provides a critical perspective on the actions of the Biden White House.
- Raises questions about transparency and pressure on media outlets.
Cons
- Potential bias in reporting due to past clashes between Dowd and Biden.