Kamala Harris Urged to Take More Questions from Press to Secure Victory

Vocal anti-Trump Republican Joe Walsh believes Vice President Kamala Harris is not doing enough to prepare for a potential presidential run against former President Trump in November. Walsh says Harris must engage in more conversations with the press to gain an advantage.

Former U.S. Representative Joe Walsh is urging Vice President Kamala Harris to take more questions from the press to secure a victory against former President Trump in November.

Walsh, a former Illinois congressman, told CNN on Friday that the U.S. presidential race is currently in a "dead heat" and predicted Trump would likely attack Harris for "flip-flopping" on various issues.

Kamala Harris Urged to Take More Questions from Press to Secure Victory

He said that while it was good to see Harris sit down with CNN's Dana Bash for an interview, the Democratic nominee needs to engage in more conversations with the press.

"I don't think Kamala Harris can run the prevent defense and be careful and cautious and think she can just ride the vibe and Trump's bad and that will get her a win," Walsh said. "I think she's got to get in front of the media and take a hell of a lot more questions."

Kamala Harris Urged to Take More Questions from Press to Secure Victory

Harris has largely avoided the media since ascending the Democratic ticket, only rarely answering short media questions while on the campaign trail and holding no press conferences.

In contrast, Trump has been actively campaigning and holding rallies across the country.

Kamala Harris Urged to Take More Questions from Press to Secure Victory

Walsh said that Harris's lack of media engagement could hurt her in the long run.

"She's got to get out there and start taking questions," Walsh said. "She's got to start showing the American people that she's prepared to be president."

While support for Trump has held steady, Harris has improved on President Biden's 2024 election numbers in four battleground states, driven by strong support among women, Black voters and young voters.

In the past several days, Fox News, Reuters and USA Today have published poll results indicating Harris is holding on to her lead against Trump.

Harris sat down with Bash on Thursday for her first formal interview since rising to the top of the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket, shedding light on President Biden's call announcing he was dropping out of the race, as well as defending her recent policy flip-flops.

Harris was joined by her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, for the pre-taped CNN interview in Georgia.

Harris's interview with Bash was met with mixed reviews. Some praised Harris for being open and honest, while others criticized her for not providing enough detail on her policy positions.

Walsh said that Harris's interview with Bash was a good start, but that she needs to do more to convince voters that she is ready to be president.

"She's got to start showing the American people that she's prepared to be president," Walsh said. "She's got to get out there and start taking questions."