ESPN host Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Vice President Kamala Harris for Dodging Press Interviews
In a recent episode of his podcast, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith did not hold back in criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for avoiding serious media interviews since the start of her campaign. Smith, who openly admitted his support for Harris, grilled her for not taking questions from members of the media, except for brief gaggles lasting just a few minutes.
Smith pointed out that Harris has been in the presidential campaign for 25 days and has yet to face the mainstream press for a serious interview. He expressed his frustration with her strategy, stating, “That’s not fair.”
The sports broadcaster laid out a timeline of Harris’ campaign, highlighting the significant amount of time she has gone without being held accountable by the media. He questioned why Harris has only been seen at pep rallies and urged her to step up and face the press.
Smith directly appealed to Harris, saying, “You’re running for the presidency of the United States of America. What you hiding for?” He emphasized the importance of accountability and transparency in a presidential candidate.
The Harris campaign’s strategy of avoiding the press has drawn criticism from both political opponents and members of the mainstream media. Even left-leaning outlets like CNN and The Washington Post have called out Harris for dodging interviews and not being transparent about her policy positions.
Smith concluded by urging Harris to stand on her record and face the tough questions from the press. He emphasized the importance of accountability in a presidential candidate and called on Harris to address the concerns raised by her critics.
The issue of Harris avoiding press interviews is likely to continue to be a topic of discussion as the presidential campaign progresses. Smith’s bold criticism adds to the growing pressure on Harris to address this issue and engage with the media in a more transparent manner.
