2. Former President Trump held a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, emphasizing his transparency while criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for avoiding media scrutiny since her nomination as the presumptive Democratic candidate.
Former President Trump convened a general news conference at Mar-a-Lago, engaging with members of the press in a move that his campaign highlighted as a "stark contrast" to Vice President Kamala Harris's limited media accessibility since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.
Trump announced the conference on Truth Social, stating that he would address the press at Mar-a-Lago at 2:00 PM. According to a Trump campaign source, the former president held off-the-record meetings with prominent members of the media prior to the conference.
1. Trump Holds Press Conference, Contrasts Lack of Media Access to Vice President Harris
"President Trump wanted to address them while they were already in Palm Beach because he's the most transparent candidate in history," the campaign source told Fox News Digital.
The source emphasized the contrast between Trump's willingness to engage with the media and Harris's avoidance of formal press conferences in the 18 days since her nomination.
1. Trump Holds Press Conference, Contrasts Lack of Media Access to Vice President Harris
"Meanwhile, it's been 18 days since Kamala Harris was installed as the Democrat Nominee, and she has yet to answer a single question from the media," the source added. "A stark contrast!"
Harris has attended various events and given informal remarks to reporters, but has not held a formal press conference or granted a wide-ranging interview since her nomination. She also declined to attend the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago, where Trump engaged in a heated question-and-answer session last week.
1. Trump Holds Press Conference, Contrasts Lack of Media Access to Vice President Harris
Trump's press conference garnered attention after JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, confronted Harris over her lack of media engagement during a press conference in Detroit. Vance implored the media to hold Harris accountable and question her on important issues.
"Until she does, you guys have got to stop giving her a honeymoon and pretending that she is something she isn't," he said.
1. Trump Holds Press Conference, Contrasts Lack of Media Access to Vice President Harris
Vance attempted to engage Harris directly at a Wisconsin airport on Wednesday, approaching her plane on the tarmac and asking her why she refused to answer reporters' questions.
Harris's lack of media accessibility has raised concerns among political observers. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance has criticized the media for failing to hold Harris accountable.
Trump's press conference highlighted the contrast between his accessibility to the media and Harris's avoidance of scrutiny. The former president emphasized his transparency and willingness to engage with the press, while criticizing his opponent for her lack of accountability.
