Adviser Says Harris Is ‘too busy’ to Engage with Media
According to one of her campaign advisers, the US vice president, who leads a demanding schedule, doesn't have the availability for interviews. Read Full Article at RT.com
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**Avoiding the Press is Reportedly a Key Strategy of the Vice President’s Campaign**
US Vice President Kamala Harris has not participated in many media interviews, a fact attributed to her being “a very busy person,” as noted by one of her campaign advisers, Keisha Lance-Bottoms, in a conversation with CNN. Even some liberal commentators have criticized Harris for stepping away from the spotlight.
Since launching her presidential campaign two months ago, Harris, along with her running mate Tim Walz, has conducted a total of seven sit-down interviews. In contrast, former President Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance have completed 70 interviews and press conferences, according to a recent tally by Axios.
When considering interactions with partisan allies – such as Trump’s live discussion with X owner Elon Musk – the former president's media presence expands even more, while Harris has predominantly relied on scripted rallies to connect with voters.
In response to inquiries about Harris's limited interview participation, Lance-Bottoms emphasized on CNN that “we would love to see her sit down every single day with CNN and do interviews, but it’s that she’s a very busy person.”
“She’s the vice president as well as a candidate,” Lance-Bottoms elaborated, reiterating that Harris simply has too many commitments to keep pace with Trump’s media appearances.
The New York Times has criticized Harris for eschewing unscripted engagements, while CNN commentator Scott Jennings lambasted her for consciously avoiding “hostile media.” Just the night prior, Harris participated in a friendly interview with TV host Oprah Winfrey, which included appearances by several of Harris's celebrity supporters, such as Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Chris Rock, and Ben Stiller.
Harris’s campaign reportedly believes that “limiting interactions with the press is the right strategy – even if it frustrates reporters,” as stated by sources close to the campaign in an Axios report.
A recent New York Times/Siena poll indicates that 31% of voters feel they don’t know enough about Harris, while only 12% are uncertain about Trump and his positions on key issues.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
US Vice President Kamala Harris has not participated in many media interviews, a fact attributed to her being “a very busy person,” as noted by one of her campaign advisers, Keisha Lance-Bottoms, in a conversation with CNN. Even some liberal commentators have criticized Harris for stepping away from the spotlight.
Since launching her presidential campaign two months ago, Harris, along with her running mate Tim Walz, has conducted a total of seven sit-down interviews. In contrast, former President Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance have completed 70 interviews and press conferences, according to a recent tally by Axios.
When considering interactions with partisan allies – such as Trump’s live discussion with X owner Elon Musk – the former president's media presence expands even more, while Harris has predominantly relied on scripted rallies to connect with voters.
In response to inquiries about Harris's limited interview participation, Lance-Bottoms emphasized on CNN that “we would love to see her sit down every single day with CNN and do interviews, but it’s that she’s a very busy person.”
“She’s the vice president as well as a candidate,” Lance-Bottoms elaborated, reiterating that Harris simply has too many commitments to keep pace with Trump’s media appearances.
The New York Times has criticized Harris for eschewing unscripted engagements, while CNN commentator Scott Jennings lambasted her for consciously avoiding “hostile media.” Just the night prior, Harris participated in a friendly interview with TV host Oprah Winfrey, which included appearances by several of Harris's celebrity supporters, such as Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Chris Rock, and Ben Stiller.
Harris’s campaign reportedly believes that “limiting interactions with the press is the right strategy – even if it frustrates reporters,” as stated by sources close to the campaign in an Axios report.
A recent New York Times/Siena poll indicates that 31% of voters feel they don’t know enough about Harris, while only 12% are uncertain about Trump and his positions on key issues.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
