Vice President Kamala Harris has been the official Democratic nominee for president for 100 days now without holding a formal press conference. In contrast, former President Trump has held six news conferences since August where he answered questions from the media. Harris has engaged in brief, informal press interactions while on the campaign trail, including criticizing the tone and rhetoric of Trump’s rally in New York City.
Recently, Harris appeared on Fox News for an interview with chief political anchor Bret Baier, breaking her streak of not appearing on the network. She has also participated in a CNN town hall and interviews with NBC News, Telemundo, and CBS. Despite increasing her media appearances in recent weeks, Harris has yet to schedule a formal press conference as a candidate.
Conservative Radio Libre host Jorge Bonilla believes Harris should hold a press conference, but he considers it almost irrelevant because she continues to avoid tough questions from the press. Bonilla suggests that the media’s enabling of Harris’s limited accessibility to the press allows her to avoid accountability.
While Trump has skipped some potential interviews recently, he did attend the Al Smith dinner, a traditional event for presidential candidates to engage in lighthearted roasts. Harris, on the other hand, chose not to attend and sent a video message instead. Additionally, Harris faced controversy over a recent “60 Minutes” interview, where editing choices by the show appeared to manipulate her response to a question about Israel.
It remains unclear when Harris will hold a formal press conference as a candidate, with some speculating that she may continue to avoid such events. Despite criticisms of her limited accessibility to the press, Harris has continued to engage in various media appearances and interviews.
In conclusion, while Vice President Kamala Harris has increased her media presence in recent weeks, she has yet to hold a formal press conference as the Democratic nominee for president. The issue of her limited accessibility to the press has sparked debates among media personalities and political commentators, raising questions about transparency and accountability in her campaign.
