President Joe Biden is set to address world leaders at the NATO summit in Washington, DC, during a solo news conference on Thursday. This event is anticipated to be a significant moment for the president to demonstrate his ability to handle unscripted questions effectively.
The address will take place at the conclusion of the crucial summit, providing foreign diplomats with an opportunity to witness Biden's leadership on the global stage. Despite lagging behind his recent predecessors in the number of formal news conferences, this will be Biden's 37th press conference and 15th solo press conference since assuming office. Notably, it marks his first solo press conference since November 2023, with his three press conferences this year all conducted alongside another world leader.
Comparatively, former President Donald Trump held a total of 88 press conferences during his presidency, with 64 at the same point in his tenure, including 16 solo press conferences. Former President Barack Obama conducted 163 press conferences overall, with 72 at this juncture in his presidency, 32 of which were solo. Former President George W. Bush held 210 press conferences throughout his presidency, with 82 at this stage, including 15 solo press conferences.
Other past presidents who had conducted fewer press conferences by this point include former President Ronald Reagan, with 25, and former President Richard Nixon, with 24.
