Despite avoiding media interviews, Vice President Harris has emerged as a formidable force in the political arena, outmaneuvering former President Trump, according to CNN commentator Van Jones.
Van Jones, a prominent CNN commentator, has hailed Vice President Kamala Harris's political strategy as a "master class" in politics. Jones argues that Harris has effectively outmaneuvered former President Donald Trump despite largely avoiding media interviews.
Harris has gone 23 days as of Tuesday without holding a formal press conference or sit-down interview since emerging as the Democratic Party's nominee for president after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race.
Van Jones: Kamala Harris's Calculated Silence a Master Class in Politics
According to Jones, Harris's calculated silence is a deliberate strategy that has allowed her to control the narrative and avoid potential pitfalls. "She's doing amazing," Jones said of Harris. "At some point she'll talk to a reporter, but in the meantime, this guy is falling apart in plain view," he added, referring to Trump.
Jones defended Harris's appearance on CNN host Anderson Cooper's show after Biden's disastrous debate performance against Trump in June, which ultimately led to the collapse of Biden's campaign. "Right after Biden had his meltdown, she had to walk and sit down and talk to Anderson Cooper on live television, CNN, global audience, not a whole lot of time to get any kind of cue cards from anybody, and she held her own," Jones said.
Van Jones: Kamala Harris's Calculated Silence a Master Class in Politics
"So I'm not worried about her talking to a reporter, but right now, if it ain't broke, why fix it?" he said. "She's got a convention coming up. She's going to go up another point or two. And then she can talk to a reporter."
Jones's assessment aligns with Harris's own strategic approach to politics. In an interview with The New York Times last year, Harris said, "I've learned to be very intentional about my time and energy. I'm not going to waste my time on things that are not going to be helpful."
Van Jones: Kamala Harris's Calculated Silence a Master Class in Politics
Harris's avoidance of media interviews has also allowed her to avoid potential controversies and distractions. By controlling her public appearances, Harris has been able to focus on delivering a coherent message and presenting a polished image.
Some have criticized Harris for her lack of media engagement, arguing that it undermines transparency and accountability. However, her supporters argue that Harris's strategy is effective and has allowed her to emerge as a formidable challenger to Trump.
The Harris and Trump campaigns did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
