White House spokesman has more access to president than recent predecessors . Robert Gibbs says he can walk in or challenge Obama any time he has a question . Obama has questioned Gibbs ' willingness to challenge him , telling him he 's wrong . Gibbs known for using humor to deflect tough questions from media .
White House spokesman has more access to president than recent predecessors . Robert Gibbs says he can walk in or call Obama any time he has a question . Obama has praised Gibbs ' willingness to challenge him , tell him he 's wrong . Gibbs known for using humor to deflect tough questions from media .