Overview

• Stern rebuffed accusations from YouTuber David Pakman suggesting the White House scripted questions about airline refund policies.
• The controversy sparked after Stern's non-political approach to the interview, focusing on personal anecdotes rather than policy debates.
• Critics argue Stern's questions were overly soft, missing opportunities to press Biden on more substantive issues.
• Stern's interview strategy aimed to humanize Biden, reminiscent of his previous media interactions.
• Despite backlash, Stern maintains that his team controlled all aspects of the interview, dismissing rumors of external interference.