Vice President Kamala Harris has been the official Democratic nominee for president for 88 days now, but she has yet to hold a formal press conference. This is in stark contrast to former President Trump who has already held six news conferences since August. President Biden also had a news conference earlier this month, where he made a joke about running in 2024.
Although Harris has been increasing her interviews lately, including appearances on radio shows and TV programs like “The View,” Stephen Colbert, and Howard Stern, there is still no official press conference in sight. Conservative Radio Libre host Jorge Bonilla believes that Harris should hold a press conference, but the media’s leniency towards her actions may be preventing her from doing so.
During a recent interview in Philadelphia, Harris avoided specific questions about her economic policies and instead talked about her middle-class upbringing. This response received criticism from some, as it did not address the original question. Despite this, it seems unlikely that Harris will hold a formal press conference anytime soon, especially as long as she is still considered a candidate.
Barbara Walters, the author, believes that doing interviews is part of the job of being president, and this sentiment is shared by many. However, Harris’s avoidance of tough questions and lack of transparency may be a cause for concern among voters and the media alike.
It remains to be seen whether Harris will eventually hold a formal press conference to address important issues and concerns. In the meantime, her actions and statements during interviews will continue to be scrutinized by both her supporters and critics.