Vice President Kamala Harris has gone 73 days without holding a formal press conference as the presumptive and now official Democratic presidential nominee.
President Trump held his third press conference since early August in California last month, using the opportunity to criticize his opponent's home state and make his points on a number of topics, including crime, immigration and inflation.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024. (Getty Images)
Harris has ramped up her interviews in recent weeks, including a hit radio show and a solo talk with a Philadelphia TV station. She also spoke with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhl and made time to spend time with supporter Oprah Winfrey at a star-studded campaign event last month.
But as for when she will actually hold a formal press conference as a candidate, that day may never come, at least not while she is a candidate.
Conservative Radio Libre host Jorge Bonilla said he felt Harris should hold a press conference, but said it was largely “irrelevant” as he continued to get passes.
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“It is very unlikely that she will hold a press conference because the media has enabled and encouraged her 'plexiglass basement' strategy. She will hold press conferences while maintaining the illusion that she is there. I don't have any access to it, so I'm not responsible for it,” Bonilla told FOX News Digital. .
When asked about the details of his economic policies in an interview in Philadelphia, he cited his middle-class upbringing, drawing sharp criticism.
Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines in an interview with ABC 6 anchor Brian Tough in Philadelphia when she answered a question about how to lower prices. (Screenshot/6 ABC Philadelphia)
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“You know, I grew up in a neighborhood with people who were very proud of their lawns,” she said. “And I was raised to believe and know that every person has dignity and that we as Americans have beautiful character. You know, we have ambitions, aspirations, dreams. However, not everyone necessarily has access to resources that can help them fuel their dreams and ambitions.
“So when I talk about building an opportunity economy, it's really about investing in the ambitions and aspirations and incredible work ethics of the American people and creating opportunities for people to start, for example, small businesses. is.”
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Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
