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Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy has shed light on an unfulfilled promise from President Joe Biden as the president prepares to leave office. Doocy recalled the now-infamous moment in January 2022 when Biden referred to him as a “stupid son of a bi*ch” during a press conference after being asked if inflation could harm Democrats politically.
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Speaking on Fox & Friends on Friday, Doocy revealed that Biden had assured him the remark was nothing personal and had even promised to invite him to lunch when it was safe to do so after the pandemic. However, that invitation never materialized.
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Steve Doocy, Peter’s father and co-host of Fox & Friends, noted that Peter had even raised the issue with former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on her last day in the role. Despite the repeated mentions, the promised lunch never came to fruition.
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Reflecting on the incident shortly after it occurred, Peter Doocy spoke with Fox News host Sean Hannity, expressing his appreciation for President Biden’s outreach. He cleared the air, and I truly appreciated that. The world is on the brink of major crises, and I respect that the president took a few minutes to call and clarify, he said. But I didn’t need an apology.
As Biden’s time in office comes to a close, Doocy reflected on their exchanges over the years. In a recent interview with New York Magazine, he discussed the contentious yet consistent interactions he had with the president during press briefings and interviews.
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Doocy shared his perspective on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris was officially positioned to challenge Donald Trump in the upcoming election. He noted that while Democrats appeared energized, Biden himself seemed introspective.
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When I saw him looking out at all of this, it felt like he was questioning, Am I doing the right thing?’ Doocy remarked.
Despite their often-tense exchanges, Doocy admitted he would miss sparring with Biden and his team. I don’t think it took long for them to figure out what to expect from me, he said. They knew I’d ask tough questions, and he engaged with me for years. I’ll miss that. As Doocy prepares to leave his role covering the White House, he leaves behind a dynamic legacy of pointed questions and memorable moments that captured the attention of both critics and supporters.