Several White House reporters complained about aides shouting them down as they tried to ask questions.
"I think the President has not spent a moment worrying about it," Psaki said.
Portnoy went on to ask when journalists would be able to ask Biden"substantive, pointed questions" about issues including the possible government shutdown and the collapse of bipartisan talks on police reform. Psaki said part of Biden's role was engaging with the press and added:"I would note that he answered questions 135 times leading up to September; three times last week. And he'll keep looking for forums to answer the questions from all of you—something that he sees as vitally important to our democracy.
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