Kamala Harris's Lack of Interviews Raises Scrutiny

Vice President Kamala Harris has faced criticism for her lack of interviews and news conferences, with some questioning her accountability and transparency.

The political press has come under fire for its lack of scrutiny of Vice President Kamala Harris, particularly regarding her refusal to do interviews or hold press conferences for weeks.

Time magazine published an effusive cover story on Harris, hailing her "momentum" and "gravitas," despite her lack of substantive engagement with the press. The article compared her to pop-music superstars like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, and even invoked "Star Wars" imagery.

Kamala Harris's Lack of Interviews Raises Scrutiny

In contrast, former President Donald Trump granted a lengthy interview to Time, answering questions on various contentious topics including the Trump prosecutions, the January 6 Capitol riot, and potential political violence.

Despite Harris's avoidance of direct interviews, Time's writer offered repeated puff pieces, suggesting she has "pulled off the swiftest vibe shift in modern political history." The media's relentless proclamations of her "momentum" and "joyous warrior" poses are seen as part of a concerted effort to shift the narrative.

Kamala Harris's Lack of Interviews Raises Scrutiny

Even the criticism of Harris's staff is seen as an attempt to absolve her of responsibility for her actions. The article suggests that her poor staff has been a "challenge" for her, raising questions about her abilities as a manager.

Harris's lack of accountability stands in stark contrast to Trump's willingness to face hostile interviews. Time's own reporter challenged Trump on the Trump prosecutions, January 6, and his "dictator for a day" joke.

Kamala Harris's Lack of Interviews Raises Scrutiny

The media's slavish pro-Biden-Harris stance is reminiscent of their uncritical coverage of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford. Critics argue that such giddy propaganda undermines the credibility of the media as a reliable source of information.

The Time cover art on Harris resembles the celebratory swagger of the magazine's cover stories on Ginsburg and Ford. It is seen as a symptom of a media bias that favors the current administration and its allies.

Some critics have questioned whether the media will ever hold Biden or Harris accountable for their actions. The resignation of Matthew Colangelo, the number-three Justice Department official, to join the team of Trump prosecutors casts doubt on Time's claim that there is "no evidence" of political motivation in the Trump investigations.

Overall, Harris's lack of interviews and the media's fawning coverage have raised concerns about her transparency and accountability. Critics argue that the press has abandoned its watchdog role in favor of uncritical support for the current administration.