In a surprising turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris has marked 100 days as the official Democratic nominee for President without conducting a formal press conference.
This is in stark contrast to her predecessor, who had held six such events since the beginning of August, where he fielded questions from the media.
According to Fox News, Harris has engaged in brief, impromptu press interactions during her campaign trail, including a recent instance where she voiced her disapproval of the tone and rhetoric at a Trump rally in New York City. However, these informal interactions do not equate to an official press conference.
Earlier this month, Harris broke her streak of non-appearance on Fox News by participating in an interview with chief political anchor Bret Baier in Pennsylvania. She also made appearances on a CNN town hall and conducted interviews with NBC News, Telemundo, and CBS last week.
Harris has been ramping up her media presence in recent weeks, making appearances on radio shows, "The View," Stephen Colbert, Howard Stern, and other media outlets. However, the question of when she will hold a formal press conference remains unanswered, and it seems increasingly likely that such a day may never come while she remains a candidate.
Jorge Bonilla, host of Conservative Radio Libre, expressed his belief that Harris should conduct a press conference. However, he also noted that it's almost "irrelevant" as she continues to receive a pass. "She is highly unlikely to do a press conference because the media have enabled and encouraged her plexiglass basement strategy, wherein she preserves the illusion of being out there while remaining wholly inaccessible to the press and therefore unaccountable," Bonilla told Fox News Digital.
While Trump has been known to skip potential interviews, he made an appearance at the annual Al Smith dinner, a historical event featuring presidential candidates engaging in lighthearted roasts. Harris, on the other hand, chose not to attend, opting to send a video message instead.
Adding to the controversy surrounding Harris's media interactions is a recent interview on "60 Minutes." The show's editing choices have been criticized, particularly regarding her response to a question about Israel. CBS aired one part of her answer in a preview on October 6, but appeared to air a completely different segment during the actual special on October 7. This raises questions about the transparency and accountability of Harris's media interactions.
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