Nothing is gained by these interviews nowadays though, they’re just frustrating and weak because, as you say, the script never allows them to actually answer any questions.
Without them there is no direct questioning of the government at all, (whether those questions are answered or not is moot), unless they choose to have a press conference. They can just avoid all direct scrutiny.
Nothing is gained by these interviews nowadays though, they’re just frustrating and weak because, as you say, the script never allows them to actually answer any questions.