If this is a violation, then the reporter should face whatever consequences are applicable. But, this works both ways. Why was the reporter unwilling/unable to challenge Biden on his 'rape' remarks in a legitimate setting?
The original article (link posted above) states:
“He’s not going to take questions hostile to his agenda. I want to get him in that honest moment when he doesn’t have his talking points and isn’t prepared to spin,” Mattera added.
I think, just maybe, this is why Mr. Mattera went about it the way he did.
There are no "legitimate settings."
Hussein is the master at this.
When was the last time that Hussein had a question and answer session without an audience hand picked beforehand?