Despite promising an interview by the end of August, Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to schedule a formal one. A CNN panel discussed her continued press avoidance, with host Kasie Hunt expressing that a "softball interview" would not address the issue.
Vice President Kamala Harris's ongoing evasion of the press has become a hotly contested subject, with a CNN panel clashing on Tuesday over the issue.
As the clock ticks down on Harris's self-imposed August deadline to schedule her first formal interview as a presidential nominee, questions linger about the exact date, time, place, and media outlet that will conduct it.
Kamala Harris' Elusive Media Interview: Panel Clashes Over Avoidance
CNN host Kasie Hunt expressed skepticism that a "softball interview" would resolve the matter, arguing that Harris needs to engage in more substantive discussions with the media.
Meanwhile, political commentator Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, emphasized the importance of Harris's availability for interviews, stating, "We're picking a president here. It's important."
Kamala Harris' Elusive Media Interview: Panel Clashes Over Avoidance
Conservative columnist Marc Thiessen highlighted the internal turmoil within Harris's campaign over the decision, suggesting it exposes their lack of confidence in her.
Despite the mounting pressure, some of Harris's supporters have encouraged her to continue avoiding the media. Former GOP strategist Rick Wilson opined that Harris "has no f---ing necessity to do interviews right now."
Kamala Harris' Elusive Media Interview: Panel Clashes Over Avoidance
Legendary Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino echoed this sentiment, urging Harris to focus on winning instead of engaging in interviews.
According to Politico, Harris has been utilizing a lighter schedule since the Democratic National Convention, using the time to prepare for her upcoming September 10 debate and plan her future media strategy.
Kamala Harris' Elusive Media Interview: Panel Clashes Over Avoidance
The Trump campaign, in a press release, criticized Harris's avoidance of the press, claiming that she is evading questions about her "radical agenda."
Fox News Digital reached out to both the Harris and Trump campaigns for comment. The Harris campaign did not provide a response, while the Trump campaign directed Fox News Digital to a press release.
As the August deadline approaches, the speculation surrounding Harris's first formal interview as a presidential nominee continues to grow. Whether she will schedule an interview and, if so, how she will approach it remains a matter of intense debate and anticipation.
