Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, the Presidential Office announced a sudden addition to President Lai's schedule, revealing that he would address the controversial parliamentary reform amendment the following day. Despite previous indications from the Executive Yuan and the DPP legislative caucus of seeking a constitutional interpretation on the reform bill, few expected the first move to come from the Presidential Office. By strategically timing the press release on a Sunday evening, the Office aimed to control public opinion, ensuring front-page coverage in major newspapers the next day, with the press conference emphasizing the President's stance. However, some media were selectively omitted from asking questions during the event, contradicting the intention of an 'open and inclusive' discourse in the so-called 'open hall' setting.
Source: YAHOO