Fox News’ White House correspondent Peter Doocy has revealed that he’ll genuinely miss President Joe Biden — particularly their fiery but familiar exchanges — as Biden’s time in the political spotlight enters a new phase.
In a candid conversation with New York Magazine’s Charlotte Klein, Doocy opened up about his experiences covering the Biden administration, sharing thoughts on the Democratic National Convention and offering rare personal insight into their well-documented confrontations.
“I think people needed something to feel upbeat about,” Doocy said, referencing the DNC’s atmosphere while speaking to Klein after appearing on Special Report with Bret Baier. The convention, he noted, seemed to give Democrats a renewed sense of energy.
Klein highlighted the frequent clashes between Doocy and Biden that have made headlines over the past four years. When asked about Biden’s reaction to the convention itself, Doocy described it as a spectacle: “Eventually, the party’s going to need more than great music and reminiscing about the Obamas and Clintons.” Speaking of the Obamas’ appearance, Doocy admitted, “They were impressive. I’m honestly surprised that, even with so many people constantly posting online, no one communicates quite like them. For two figures no longer in office, they had complete command of the moment.”
While walking through the buzzing convention floor, Doocy was occasionally stopped by attendees for photos — a notable contrast from his usual audience. “This group probably consumes more White House press briefings than anyone else in the country,” he remarked, acknowledging the political differences without taking it personally.
Reflecting on Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy against Donald Trump this November, Doocy said her selection seemed validated by the convention’s momentum. Still, he recalled observing Biden during his visit: “He was looking out at everything like he was questioning if this was the right decision.”
Doocy also got personal about his time sparring with Biden. “Yeah, I will miss him,” he admitted. “They knew what I was about pretty quickly. I always asked tough questions, and they kept engaging anyway — Biden and his whole team. So, yeah, I’ll miss that.”
One of their most memorable interactions came earlier this year after Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report was released. Doocy asked Biden, “How poor is your memory, and can you still serve?” Biden shot back, “My memory is so poor I let you speak.” Doocy acknowledged that exchange may have signaled a turning point: “It felt like that was the beginning of the end.”
Meanwhile, as the Biden-Harris administration faces transitions, it’s also confronting new legal challenges. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now being sued over its handling of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request tied to an election security initiative in Pennsylvania.
Governor Josh Shapiro launched the “Election Threats Task Force” earlier this year to combat alleged threats to the integrity of elections and to ensure the public receives trustworthy information. However, the Center to Advance Security in America (CASA) filed a FOIA request with DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to uncover internal communications about the initiative. CASA alleges it hasn’t received any documents or updates since the request was acknowledged.
According to federal law, FOIA responses are required within 20 working days. CASA is now seeking a court order to compel DHS to deliver the documents within ten days of a judicial decision.
The original press release stated that the task force’s goal was to coordinate state and federal efforts, counter voter intimidation, and fact-check election-related misinformation through a dedicated web platform. However, critics argue the lack of transparency about CISA’s involvement raises important questions about government oversight and information control.
The legal battle unfolds as election season ramps up — with high stakes, high energy, and, as Peter Doocy might say, no shortage of questions still to ask.
