Fox’s Peter Doocy Reflects on Biden: “Yes, I Will Miss Him”
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy has developed a reputation for fiery exchanges with President Joe Biden, but in a recent interview he admitted that he will miss their back-and-forth when Biden leaves office.
Speaking with New York Magazine media columnist Charlotte Klein during the Democratic National Convention, Doocy reflected on his years covering Biden, describing their relationship as one built on mutual understanding—even amid tension. “I believe it did not take long for them to understand precisely what to anticipate from me,” Doocy said. “They were aware that I would invariably pose challenging questions, and he continued to engage for years thereafter, as did his team… thus, yes, I will miss him.”
Doocy, the son of Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy, has often been seen as Biden’s most consistent foil in the briefing room. Their combative exchanges became must-watch moments, especially after the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report earlier this year. During that press conference, Doocy famously asked Biden, “How poor is your memory, and can you persist as president?” Biden shot back, “My memory is so poor that I allowed you to speak.” Doocy recalled the moment, saying, “I believed he had a quick-witted reply to me, but ultimately that marked the beginning of the end.”
While covering the convention, Doocy acknowledged that Democrats were energized by the event. “I believe people required an outlet to feel excited about something,” he said after reporting live for Fox’s Special Report with Bret Baier. He was impressed by the Obamas’ speeches, noting, “For two individuals who are essentially out of politics, they commanded this crowd remarkably well.”
Despite being a recognizable figure from conservative media, Doocy drew attention from attendees on the convention floor, with some even stopping him for selfies. “This particular crowd is likely, per capita, the highest consumers of White House briefings of anywhere I know in America,” he joked.
Asked whether Democrats made the right choice in nominating Vice President Kamala Harris to face Donald Trump in November, Doocy offered a measured response: “Considering this week here, yes. But during my time here for the Biden walkthrough, and the familiarity I have developed with him over the past five years—when I observed him gazing out at all of this, it appeared as though he was pondering, am I making the right choice?”
Doocy’s remarks come as the Biden-Harris administration faces new legal turbulence. The Department of Homeland Security is being sued over a Freedom of Information Act request related to Pennsylvania’s “Election Threats Task Force,” launched earlier this year by Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro. The task force, created to “mitigate threats” and combat election misinformation, is under scrutiny after reports suggested coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was not fully disclosed in public statements.
The Center to Advance Security in America (CASA), which filed the FOIA request in March, argues that DHS has failed to provide any documents or updates despite being legally required to respond within 20 working days. CASA’s lawsuit, first reported by the Daily Caller News Foundation, seeks to compel DHS to release the requested records within ten days of a court order.
Governor Shapiro has defended the initiative, saying the task force will ensure accurate information, protect voters from intimidation, and coordinate strategies between federal and state agencies. But critics say it risks government overreach into election discourse.
Doocy, meanwhile, seems to be reflecting on his own role during Biden’s presidency. His sharp questions often made headlines, but he insists the exchanges also revealed something about Biden’s character. “They knew I would always bring tough questions, and he still showed up to answer them,” Doocy said. “That’s why, yes—I will miss him.”