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As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares for her first major interview since ascending to the top of the Democratic ticket, former President Donald Trump has weighed in, calling for a “fair but tough” interview from CNN. In a social media post on Thursday, Trump suggested that such an interview would expose Harris as “totally inept and ill-suited for the job of President.”
Harris’ interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, scheduled to air Thursday evening, marks her first significant media appearance since she replaced President Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee nearly six weeks ago. The interview comes amid criticism from Trump and GOP allies who argue that Harris has been avoiding press scrutiny.
Trump, who has been vocal in his criticism of Harris, stated earlier this week that she “can’t answer questions” and contrasted her media strategy with his own approach. “Why doesn’t she do something like I’m doing right now?” He questioned, stating that the nation cannot afford to have another “dummy” in the White House.
Senator JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, has also criticized Harris for her media strategy, accusing her of running a “basement campaign” and avoiding the press. The Harris campaign, in response, has accused the GOP ticket of dodging questions and misleading the public.
The interview will feature Harris alongside her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and is expected to be a focal point of her campaign efforts. Trump campaign senior adviser Corey Lewandowski has suggested that the timing of the interview—scheduled just before a long weekend—is an attempt to minimize the impact of Harris’ performance.
In anticipation of the interview, Trump and his allies have outlined questions they believe CNN should ask Harris, focusing on her shifting positions on issues such as border security, immigration, and crime. They argue that these questions are crucial to understanding her readiness for the presidency.
As Harris and Walz prepare for their joint appearance, the debate over media access and transparency continues to be a central issue in the 2024 election cycle.