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With September approaching, Vice President Kamala Harris faces mounting speculation about her first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. Since her nomination was confirmed last month, Harris has not conducted a formal interview or press conference, despite her August 9 statement expressing a desire to schedule one by the end of the month.
As the deadline looms, the Harris campaign has yet to announce any scheduled interviews. Politico Playbook noted that the campaign’s handling of this media strategy is under intense scrutiny, with speculation focusing on potential interviewers. Network figures such as CBS’s Gayle King, ABC’s David Muir, and CBS’s Norah O’Donnell have been mentioned as possible candidates.
The lack of a scheduled interview has become a topic of internal debate and external speculation. Harris’s campaign staff have reportedly been in discussions with reporters and TV producers about who should conduct the interview. This has led to some behind-the-scenes tension, with campaign staff and the vice president’s office reportedly differing on media strategy and interview preferences.
Former Harris communications adviser Ashley Etienne suggested that Harris should consider sitting down with Gayle King, noting King’s past praise and financial support for Harris’s campaigns. Other potential interviewers include NBC’s Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie, and CNN hosts.
Harris’s previous media appearances have been cautious, particularly after a 2021 interview with Holt that was criticized for her handling of the administration’s border policy. This experience reportedly influenced her reluctance to engage in interviews.
As Harris navigates her media strategy, considerations of race and gender are also believed to play a role in her decision-making process, though it is not seen as a strict requirement. The ongoing speculation underscores the campaign’s effort to balance media engagement with strategic concerns as Harris prepares for the upcoming election.