Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign manager recently avoided questions about whether the Democratic presidential nominee would hold a press conference, as her campaign reached one month since its launch. Campaign manager Julie Chávez Rodríguez was questioned at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago but did not provide a clear response when asked about Harris speaking to the press.
Since officially announcing her campaign on July 21, Harris has not held a press conference or participated in a news interview for 33 days. The campaign has not confirmed if she will hold a press conference before the presidential election in 74 days, with early voting starting in just 14 days.
Furthermore, Harris' campaign website lacks detailed policy positions, with only a recent economic agenda being released, which included a proposal for price controls in the food industry. Despite promises to schedule interviews by the end of August, no such interviews have been announced.
The lack of transparency in Harris' campaign has raised concerns about potential transparency issues in a Harris and Gov. Tim Walz administration. In contrast, former President Donald Trump's campaign has highlighted Harris' avoidance of the press by holding frequent press conferences and engaging with reporters, challenging Harris to do the same.
