New book reveals Bidenâs team blocked reporterâs number after interview | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGustaf KilanderWednesday 09 July 2025 01:49 BSTBiden commemorates Juneteenth in TexasA new book reveals that aides to Joe Biden changed his personal mobile number after a reporter, Tyler Pager, managed to call him for an interview.Pager, from The New York Times, obtained Biden's private number in late March and spoke with him, with Biden criticizing President Donald Trump.Biden reportedly told Pager he would be willing to speak for the book and, when asked about ending his 2024 re-election campaign, stated, âNo, not now. I donât spend a lot of time on regrets.âFollowing the call, Biden's aides repeatedly contacted Pager, expressing their anger, and subsequently blocked his number and removed Biden's number from service within two days.The incident highlights the tightly managed nature of Biden's inner circle, contrasting with President Donald Trump's more accessible approach to reporters.In fullJoe Biden aides changed his phone number and scolded reporter for calling him about election loss, new book claimsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in