Let’s talk about something that’s been on a lot of minds lately—the curious case of Vice President Kamala Harris and her approach to the media since stepping up as the Democratic nominee for president. Now, it’s been over a month since President Joe Biden made the surprising move to step down from the race, passing the torch to Harris. Not long after, she accepted the challenge, and it’s been almost a week since she formally grabbed the reins at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). But here’s where it gets interesting: despite the big moment, Harris has been noticeably absent from the press, dodging interviews and avoiding press conferences like the plague.
JUST ANNOUNCED: VP Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz will exclusively join @DanaBashCNN for their first joint interview since accepting the Democratic nomination. Watch on 8/29 at 9pET/PT on @CNN, @CNNi, @CNNEE, CNN Max, https://t.co/dOLGQHu7eC & CNN apps. https://t.co/UB2Tg12v16 pic.twitter.com/j93uUYcOZl
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) August 27, 2024
However, that’s about to change—at least a little. This Thursday, Harris is finally set to break her silence with an interview on CNN. But hold on, she’s not going solo! Her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will be by her side. Now, you might think, “Isn’t it about time we heard from her?” And you’d be right! But there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
The woman who wants to be the first female president of the United States can’t do an interview on her own? Interesting…and embarrassing.
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) August 27, 2024
CNN has been buzzing with excitement, announcing this “first joint interview since accepting the Democratic nomination” across their social media platforms. But here’s a key point: it’s not just her first joint interview; it’s Harris’s first interview since stepping in to replace Biden! Dana Bash, a familiar face on CNN, will be leading the conversation. If you’ve followed her work, you’ll know she tends to ask pretty friendly questions when it comes to Democrats, so Harris and Walz might be in for a smooth ride. Remember, Bash was also a co-moderator during the June 27 debate, where Biden’s performance against Donald Trump was so shaky that he exited the race soon after.
BREAKING: On Thursday — 39 days since being installed as the Democrat nominee — Kamala will sit for her first formal interview.* **
* Joint, since she’s not competent enough to do it on her own.
** Taped, so her handlers have time to play damage control. pic.twitter.com/w6vR7btM68
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 27, 2024
But there’s another twist. Many people are asking why it’s taken Harris so long to face the press. And even more, why she feels the need to have Walz with her. Some are speculating that Harris might not be entirely comfortable going solo, which has sparked quite a bit of chatter online. The Trump War Room account on X (formerly Twitter) even pointed out that the interview will be taped, suggesting this gives her team some time to manage any potential slip-ups.
Kamala Harris’ first interview is a joint interview? She can’t handle the pressure of doing it alone? You can’t make this stuff up folks.
— Amerinder Khatra (@AmerinderKhatra) August 27, 2024
And speaking of slip-ups, when Harris has spoken publicly in recent weeks, especially during unscripted moments—like when she welcomed Americans released from Russian prisons—her remarks have sometimes been a little off-the-cuff, making some wonder if that’s why her team prefers a controlled, taped environment.
