CNN Reporter Blames GOP for Harris' Lack of Press Interviews

CNN reporter Kristen Holmes claims that the Republican Party and Trump campaign need to be more vocal in criticizing Vice President Harris' avoidance of the press in order to force her to take an interview.

CNN national correspondent Kristen Holmes has suggested that the Trump campaign and the Republican Party need to amplify their criticism of Vice President Harris' avoidance of the press if they want to force her to take an interview. During a CNN panel discussion, Holmes argued that the narrative surrounding Harris' reluctance to engage in sit-down interviews and unscripted press conferences was not strong enough from the GOP and the Trump campaign.

As of the time of the discussion, Harris had gone 37 days since her endorsement by President Biden without granting a major media interview. Despite the criticism from the Trump campaign and media outlets, Holmes asserted that Harris' polling remained strong, indicating that it has not significantly impacted her popularity among Democrats.

CNN Reporter Blames GOP for Harris' Lack of Press Interviews

Holmes expressed skepticism about Harris' pledge to do an interview by the end of August, adding that "we're getting to the end of the month." She also pointed out that Harris' avoidance of the press could be seen as a strategy to reinvent her image and policies, distancing herself from her earlier positions that led to her loss in the Democratic primaries.

However, Holmes' CNN colleagues, Kasie Hunt and Manu Raju, disagreed, suggesting that Harris' avoidance of the press was a concern that needed to be addressed. Hunt emphasized that a "softball interview" would not suffice in quelling the criticism, and that Harris' choice of interviewer would be significant.

CNN Reporter Blames GOP for Harris' Lack of Press Interviews

The discussion among CNN reporters highlights the ongoing debate surrounding Harris' media strategy and the role of the press in holding politicians accountable. The Trump campaign and the GOP have criticized Harris for avoiding unscripted interviews, while Democratic supporters have defended her right to control her media appearances.

The issue of Harris' lack of press interviews is likely to remain a topic of discussion as the presidential election approaches. The media will continue to pressure Harris to engage in more substantive interviews, while the Trump campaign and the GOP will seek to capitalize on her perceived weakness by amplifying the narrative that she is avoiding accountability.

CNN Reporter Blames GOP for Harris' Lack of Press Interviews

As the election cycle intensifies, it will be interesting to see how this dynamic evolves and whether Harris ultimately gives in to the pressure to grant more interviews. Her decision will have implications for her campaign and the broader discussion about the role of the media in American politics.