Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and now the official candidate, has gone 67 days without holding a formal press conference.
After weeks of stonewalling and pressure to do a substantive interview, Harris finally ended her interview drought last month in Georgia with a pre-recorded interview with CNN's Dana Bash alongside running mate Tim Walz — a departure from a traditional press conference.
Earlier this month, President Trump held his third press conference since early August in California, where he delivered a scathing attack on his opponent's home state and spoke passionately about a range of issues, including crime, immigration and inflation.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump during a debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (Getty Images)
Ms. Harris has been giving more interviews in recent weeks, including one-on-one radio and Philadelphia television interviews. She also spoke with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle and spent time with supporter Oprah Winfrey at a star-studded campaign event on Thursday.
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 still a candidate.
Jorge Bonilla, a host on the conservative Radio Libre, said he believes Harris should hold a press conference but that it is largely “irrelevant” because Harris continues to have immunity.
Harris dodged questions about lowering prices by talking up his “middle-class” roots: “Our neighbors take pride in their lawns.”
“It is highly unlikely that she will ever hold a press conference because the media has tolerated and encouraged her 'plexiglass basement' strategy, where she maintains the illusion that she is present at a press conference while being totally inaccessible to reporters and therefore not accountable,” Bonilla told Fox News Digital.
In addition to holding three press conferences, Trump has given several lengthy interviews in recent weeks, seeking to highlight the differences between the two sides' media relations.
During an interview in Philadelphia on Friday, he drew harsh criticism when asked about the details of his economic policy by referring to his middle-class upbringing.
Vice President Kamala Harris caused a stir in an interview with ABC TV host Brian Taff in Philadelphia when asked how to bring prices down. (Screenshot/6 ABC Philadelphia)
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“You know, I grew up in a neighborhood where people were very proud of their lawns,” she said, “and I was raised to believe and know that every person deserves dignity, and that we as Americans have beautiful character. You know, we have ambitions and hopes and dreams, but not everyone necessarily has access to the resources that can help us realize those dreams and ambitions.”
“So when I talk about building an opportunity economy, it's really about investing in the ambition and aspirations of the American people and their incredible work ethic, and giving people the opportunity to, for example, start a small business.”
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Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
