Vice President Kamala Harris has been the Democratic nominee for president for 86 days without holding a formal press conference, unlike former President Trump who has held six news conferences since August. President Biden also had a news conference earlier this month. Though Harris has been doing more interviews recently, including radio hits and appearances on shows like “The View” and with Stephen Colbert and Howard Stern, she has yet to hold a formal press conference as a candidate.
Conservative Radio Libre host Jorge Bonilla believes that Harris should hold a press conference, but he also mentioned that it may be irrelevant since she seems to be getting a pass from the media. He described her strategy as a “plexiglass basement” where she appears to be out there but remains inaccessible to the press and unaccountable. Harris faced criticism for her response during an interview in Philadelphia when asked about specifics of her economic policy. She talked about her middle-class upbringing and the importance of providing dignity and opportunities for all Americans.
Barbara Walters, according to an author, would expect Harris to do more interviews as part of the job of being president. Despite the lack of a formal press conference, Harris has been active in other forms of media engagement. Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser contributed to the report on this topic. Brian Flood, a media editor/reporter for FOX News Digital, can be reached for story tips via email at brian.flood@fox.com or on Twitter at @briansflood.
While it may be unusual for a presidential candidate to go this long without a formal press conference, it is important to note that Harris has been engaging with the media in other ways. However, the absence of a formal press conference raises questions about transparency and accessibility. It remains to be seen if and when Harris will hold a press conference as a candidate. In the meantime, her responses in interviews will continue to be scrutinized for insights into her policy positions and plans for the future.