Kamala Harris held her first solo interview as the Democratic presidential nominee on Wednesday, discussing her plans to support the middle class and criticizing Donald Trump’s comments on abortion. The interview took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle.
Harris positioned Trump as a candidate who prioritizes the wealthy while neglecting the needs of the middle class. She stated, “The top economists in our country have compared our plans and say mine would grow the economy, and his would shrink it.” She also pointed out that Trump failed to fulfill many of his previous economic promises.
Regarding abortion, Harris expressed disapproval of Trump’s remarks, emphasizing that he should trust women to make their own reproductive choices. This response followed Trump’s claim at a rally in Pennsylvania that he would be a “protector” of women, stating that they wouldn’t be focused on abortion if he were elected. Harris highlighted Trump’s previous suggestion that women should be punished for making decisions about their own bodies.
In a lighter moment, Harris confirmed that she had worked at McDonald's, countering Trump’s claims that she had not. She explained that she shares this experience to connect with working-class individuals who are striving to support their families.
Harris emphasized the difference between her and Trump, noting their contrasting views on the needs of the American people. This interview comes amid criticism of Harris for her limited media appearances compared to other candidates. Recently, reports indicated that her campaign has conducted fewer interviews than any other in modern history.
Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, have used her media presence as a talking point during their campaign, with Vance labeling her interview as “pathetic.” Earlier in August, Harris participated in a joint interview on CNN with her running mate, Tim Walz, which faced scrutiny from Republicans for being pre-recorded.
In addition to this solo interview, Harris has recently appeared in several local media outlets and niche forums, as well as a live-streamed event with Oprah Winfrey.
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