Vice President Kamala Harris has gone 18 days without holding a formal press conference since becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Despite being endorsed by President Biden and officially clinching the nomination, Harris has not engaged in a formal press conference or wide-ranging interview in the 16 days that followed. She has been active on the campaign trail, speaking at various events, and giving informal remarks to reporters.
Some critics have raised concerns about Harris' lack of media engagement, with calls for her to address the press mounting. The National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago saw Harris absent, prompting questions about her accessibility to the media. The attention on Harris' media presence has intensified, especially as her potential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, has also not been formally questioned in interviews or press conferences.
