Former President Trump is demanding a "fair but tough" interview of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is set to give her first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.
Former President Trump is weighing in – in advance – on 2024 election rival Vice President Kamala Harris' first interview since replacing President Biden atop the Democrats' national ticket.
Trump, in a social media post on Thursday morning, called for CNN to conduct a "fair but tough interview" of Harris and if that occurs, the former president argued "it will expose her as being totally inept and ill-suited for the job of President."
Kamala Harris's First Interview: Trump Calls for 'Fair but Tough' Scrutiny
Harris has been riding a wave of energy, enthusiasm, and momentum in both polling and fundraising since succeeding her boss as their party's presidential nominee nearly six weeks ago. But she's refrained from holding a news conference or sitting for a major interview – until now.
And that's brought continuous incoming fire from Trump, GOP running mate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, their campaign, and allied Republicans.
Kamala Harris's First Interview: Trump Calls for 'Fair but Tough' Scrutiny
"She can't answer questions," Trump charged earlier this week as he took questions from reporters during a stop in northern Virginia. "Why doesn't she do something like I'm doing right now?"
And he claimed that the vice president "can't talk. We can't have another dummy as a president."
Trump's comments come as Harris prepares to sit down with CNN's Dana Bash for an exclusive interview that will air on Sunday. The interview will be Harris' first since becoming the Democratic nominee and is expected to cover a wide range of topics, including her vision for the country and her plans to defeat Trump in 2024.
It's unclear whether CNN will meet Trump's demands for a "fair but tough" interview. However, the network has a history of conducting tough interviews with both Democrats and Republicans. In 2016, for example, CNN's Jake Tapper pressed Trump on his comments about women and his plans for the country.
It remains to be seen whether Harris will be able to withstand the same level of scrutiny from CNN. However, her performance in the interview could have a significant impact on her chances of winning the presidency in 2024.
* Trump's demand for a "fair but tough" interview of Harris is part of a broader effort by Republicans to portray the vice president as unqualified for the presidency.
* Harris's supporters have defended her, arguing that she is a qualified and experienced leader who is ready to be president.
* The interview will be a major test for Harris, and her performance could have a significant impact on her chances of winning the presidency in 2024.
* The interview will air on CNN on Sunday, and it is expected to cover a wide range of topics, including Harris' vision for the country and her plans to defeat Trump in 2024.
* It's unclear whether CNN will meet Trump's demands for a "fair but tough" interview. However, the network has a history of conducting tough interviews with both Democrats and Republicans.
* In 2016, for example, CNN's Jake Tapper pressed Trump on his comments about women and his plans for the country.
* It remains to be seen whether Harris will be able to withstand the same level of scrutiny from CNN. However, her performance in the interview could have a significant impact on her chances of winning the presidency in 2024.
