VP Harris criticized for being 'too afraid' to conduct interview without Walz: "She can't be left alone"

The announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris would be interviewed as a 2024 presidential candidate with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, was met with mockery online.

On Thursday, Dana Bash of CNN will conduct a joint interview with Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams in Georgia, which will be aired that evening.

Since becoming the Democratic nominee 38 days ago, Harris has given her first formal interview to the press.

The perception that Harris's first interview would be alongside Walz and with a sympathetic host and network was viewed as an indication that the vice president, known for her word salads, is unable to conduct an extended media appearance on her own.

Abigail Jackson, communications director for Josh Hawley, wrote, "Kamala should hold a live, unedited solo press conference to prove she's capable of being commander-in-chief, instead of relying on Tim Walz for support."

According to Sean Davis, co-founder of The Federalist, Joe Biden requires a handler to get into a car or climb a flight of stairs, while Kamala Harris is unable to speak to a CNN reporter alone. This is embarrassing.

Caleb Howe, a Mediaite writer, quipped that the ticket would inquire, "WHAT HAS MUTUALLY ENCHANTED YOU ABOUT BEING THE NOMINEES."

"Jeff Behar of National Review wrote, 'LOL, a joint interview. She simply cannot be left unattended,' before adding, 'To quote a colleague at NR: Tim Walz is apparently Kamala Harris's 'emotional support midwesterner.'"

Phil Kerpen, the American Commitment President, exclaimed, "Never will there be a first interview with just Kamala?"

Katie Pavlich, a Planet Chronicle contributor, commented on the woman who desires to become the first female president of the United States being unable to conduct an interview independently, finding it intriguing and shameful.

Stephen Miller, a contributing editor at The Spectator, questioned why he needed to be there.

Steve Guest, a conservative commentator, wrote that the entire interview must be made public - without any edits.

Dan Schneider, vice president of MRC Free Speech America, dismissed the announcement that Kamala Harris would have an interview with a journalist, stating that she would never have a "real interview with a real journalist" on actual policy issues.

Kamala Harris is still avoiding the press. She will be interviewed by Dana Bash, who is known for asking softball questions to candidates who share her political views and then becoming harsh with those who have different perspectives. Despite this, it was expected that Kamala Harris would eventually do a sympathetic interview with a friendly interviewer, and Dana Bash was chosen for the task.

Instead of treating Kamala Harris as an entertainer, the media should pressure her to hold an actual press conference and behave like a serious candidate for public office. This is what she's currently doing, as she's focused on becoming a celebrity rather than addressing important issues.