After over five weeks without addressing the media, Vice President Kamala Harris is facing criticism from investors and swing state voters, who are demanding answers about her policy positions.
Since announcing her presidential run, Kamala Harris has avoided giving specifics about her policy positions, holding formal news conferences, or sitting for major interviews. This has led to criticism from both investors and swing state voters, who are eager to understand her plans for the future of the country.
"There's no scenario where the President of the United States can't head up a press conference. Under any scenario," said Kevin O'Leary, a famous investor on "Shark Tank" and chairman of O'Leary Ventures. "Every president, every president has been able to address the press. And in the good times and the bad times. She has to start talking to the press, period."
Kamala Harris's Media Avoidance Under Fire: Investors and Swing State Voters Demand Answers
O'Leary and other investors are seeking explanations for Harris's policies so that they can make informed investment decisions. "I need explanations for these policies because I have to invest on these policies," he said. "I have questions and I don't get any answers. I'm not being unreasonable."
Swing state voters are also expressing concerns about Harris's lack of engagement with the press. They want to know more about her positions on key issues before making a decision about who to support in the upcoming election.
Kamala Harris's Media Avoidance Under Fire: Investors and Swing State Voters Demand Answers
Despite ignoring the press, Harris's campaign has benefited from positive media coverage since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. One study from a conservative organization found that Harris had received 84% positive coverage on ABC, CBS, and NBC's evening newscasts since announcing her presidential bid.
Some critics argue that the media have operated as a surrogacy for the Biden-Harris administration and now the Harris campaign. "The whole point is that the media has absolutely operated as a surrogacy for Kamala Harris this entire time or the Biden-Harris administration," said Emily Compagno, co-host of "Outnumbered."
Kamala Harris's Media Avoidance Under Fire: Investors and Swing State Voters Demand Answers
Former President Trump also slammed the media for their coverage of Harris, calling it an example of bias toward his campaign. "When I watched this interview of Tom Cotton… and the round table after that, I said, the hostility is crazy," Trump told reporters on Monday.
As the election approaches, the pressure on Harris to address the media and answer questions about her policies is likely to intensify. Investors, swing state voters, and the general public are all eager to learn more about her plans for the future of the country.
Kamala Harris's Media Avoidance Under Fire: Investors and Swing State Voters Demand Answers
