Vice President Kamala Harris has been under scrutiny for not holding a formal press conference or sit-down interview in the 21 days since becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Despite being busy on the campaign trail and speaking at various events, Harris has not engaged in a wide-ranging interview or press conference since officially clinching the nomination last week.
Amid mounting criticism, Harris briefly spoke to reporters in Michigan and Arizona, addressing topics such as debates with former President Trump and policy platforms. She mentioned that her team was working on setting up an interview by the end of the month.
Despite selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Harris and Walz have not faced formal questioning in interviews or press conferences. Criticism from GOP vice-presidential candidate JD Vance and former President Trump has highlighted the lack of media access for Harris.
National Review senior writer Noah Rothman emphasized the importance of Harris holding a press conference, stating that it is a crucial step for a presidential candidate. The Harris campaign defended its strategy of focusing on reaching voters through various means, including paid media, organizing, and interviews targeted at specific voter groups.
The campaign spokesperson responded to criticisms by suggesting that the focus is on engaging with voters effectively rather than following a strategy of confrontation and insults. The spokesperson also challenged Trump to participate more actively in the campaign trail if he is concerned about Harris' success.
