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The British have a tradition (law?) that the PM has to go before the press(?), or maybe the Parliament, and answer questions. I think that would be good here, too. Then POTUS can't choose a favorable audience, or a favorite outlet. He/she has to field questions from everyone, and I'm sure that some would not be lobbing softballs.
The convict sort of did that last week, and left in a huff because they weren't lobbing softballs at him. I think any POTUS should have to endure that (and not be allowed to walk out before time is up).
Much better than prepared speeches and staged rallies. Even the SOTU speech is a prepared and tailored speech, usually without a lot of substance.