Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, granted their first joint interview to CNN after weeks of dodging the press. This interview comes amid growing scrutiny over Harris's policy shifts and Walz's military service record.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will participate in a joint interview with CNN after weeks of avoiding the press. This interview will be Harris's first sit-down interview as the Democratic nominee.
The interview will be hosted by CNN's Dana Bash and will air on Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET. It will be taped on Thursday afternoon in the battleground state of Georgia.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Face Joint CNN Interview After Weeks of Press Avoidance
Harris has come under fire for her lack of press availability, having gone nearly 40 days without an interview or press conference since replacing President Biden at the top of the ticket. Walz, too, has faced criticism over questions surrounding his military service record and his left-wing policies as Minnesota's governor.
The interview will likely address Harris's apparent policy shifts on issues like fracking, border security, and private health insurance, as well as her knowledge of Biden's mental decline behind the scenes. Walz may also face questions about the controversy surrounding his military service record and his progressive policies.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Face Joint CNN Interview After Weeks of Press Avoidance
The decision to grant a joint interview has drawn criticism from former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. The Trump campaign criticized Harris for "hiding behind Tim Walz" and for having a "taped" interview to allow for damage control.
The interview will be closely watched as Harris and Walz attempt to address the scrutiny they have faced and present their case to the American people. The outcome of this interview could have significant implications for the upcoming election.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Face Joint CNN Interview After Weeks of Press Avoidance
In addition to the interview, Bash was also one of the moderators in the CNN presidential debate in June, which marked the beginning of the end for Biden's candidacy after his faltering performance shocked the nation.
The interview will be a primetime special and is expected to be widely watched. It will be the first opportunity for many voters to hear from Harris and Walz at length and could shape the upcoming election.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Face Joint CNN Interview After Weeks of Press Avoidance
