Vice President Kamala Harris has gone 92 days without holding an official press conference as the Democratic nominee for president. President Trump has held six news conferences since August, including one this month after meeting with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. President Biden also held a news conference earlier this month, where he joked about getting back into the 2024 race.
Although Harris has appeared on Fox News and done several interviews in recent weeks, including radio hits and appearances on shows like “The View,” some are concerned about her lack of a formal press conference. Conservative Radio Libre host Jorge Bonilla believes she should hold a press conference but notes that the media have enabled her to avoid it.
While Trump has skipped some interviews recently, he did attend the annual Al Smith dinner, where presidential candidates traditionally do lighthearted roasts. Harris, on the other hand, chose not to attend and sent a video message instead.
During her recent Fox News interview, Harris avoided questions about President Biden’s mental decline and instead focused on her upbringing and beliefs about dignity and opportunity. She emphasized the importance of investing in the ambitions and aspirations of the American people to create an opportunity economy.
Barbara Walters, a renowned journalist, would expect Harris to do more interviews, as it is seen as part of the job of being president. However, it remains to be seen whether Harris will hold a formal press conference as a candidate. Some speculate that she may continue to avoid it to maintain a certain image and avoid tough questions from the press.
In a time where transparency and accountability are crucial for public officials, the lack of a formal press conference from Harris raises concerns among some observers. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the expectations for presidential candidates and their running mates to engage with the media and the public will likely remain high.