When a radio journalist resigned in July after agreeing to use questions provided by President Joe Biden’s campaign, it cast a spotlight on the often-used communications tactic of negotiating terms with journalists ahead of an interview. This common behind-the-scenes practice drew public scrutiny ultimately leading to the journalist losing her job, while creating a public relations blunder for Biden.

Weeks later, former President Donald Trump made headlines for delaying his panel appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago over an alleged dispute about live fact-checking ahead of the interview.