Quentin Fulks, the principal deputy campaign manager for the Harris campaign, told MSNBC on Friday that Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will engage with the press “on her time.”
Since launching her campaign on July 21, Harris has not participated in a single sit-down interview or press conference. MSNBC’s Ana Cabrera asked Fulks if there was a specific timeline for when Harris would commit to an interview.
“I’m wondering, because we’ve been all wanting to speak with the vice president, herself, we know it’s been a truncated start to this campaign for her as presidential candidate, but when will she sit down with the media in a one-on-one capacity and answer our questions?” Cabrera asked.
“I think she’ll sit down on her time,” Fulks said. “Look, as you mention, this was a truncated time frame and we have made sure that we were getting out talking to voters. I think people forget just how short of time frame it has been. We had a change at the top of the ticket, we elected a brand new vice presidential nominee pick in Governor [Tim] Walz, and we had to host the convention and we had to make sure we’re communicating with voters. And so, there’s no rest for the wicked. Our campaign is gonna continue to do all the things it needs to do, and Vice President Harris will be available to speak to the press on her time and when she’s ready.”
Junior Biden campaign spokesman Quentin Fulks says it was not a "mistake" to push Biden's DNC farewell speech as late as possible into the night pic.twitter.com/rCsLYRl75h
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During an August 14 interview, Michael Tyler, the communications director for the Harris-Walz campaign, told CNN’s Jim Acosta that Kamala Harris would commit to a sit-down interview by the end of August. However, Tyler did not specify whether the vice president would hold a press conference before the 2024 election.
There you have it. Harris owns every failure of the current admin.
Junior Harris campaign spokesman Quentin Fulks: Kamala "has been a partner to President Biden for the past 3.5 years."
NO DAYLIGHT BETWEEN THEM! pic.twitter.com/LkFiMVB1Kf
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In contrast, Republican nominee Donald Trump held two press conferences on August 8 and August 15, one at Mar-a-Lago and another in Bedminster, New Jersey. During the first press conference, Trump announced his intention to participate in three debates with Harris, scheduled for September 4, September 10, and September 25. So far, Harris has only agreed to the September 10 debate, which is set to be moderated by ABC News.
Additionally, Trump engaged in a challenging interview at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in July. The event began with ABC News reporter Rachel Scott recounting allegations of racism associated with Trump, to which the former president responded by calling her statements and question “a disgrace.”
Junior Harris campaign spokesman Quentin Fulks laughs about not having a single policy listened on their campaign website — even as they ask for Americans' votes.
These morons are an insult to the American people. pic.twitter.com/tFf7FyueR2
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When asked by Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy on Thursday night if she was ready to do an interview with his network, Harris did not commit to any specific interview.
