Kamala Harris Prepares for First Major Interview with Tim Walz

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will participate in their first joint television interview since becoming the Democratic presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The interview, conducted by CNN’s Dana Bash, will cover their campaign activities and policies, with particular focus on Harris’s handling of unscripted moments and recent criticisms.

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are set for their first joint television interview since accepting their Democratic nominations. Harris has previously taken questions from journalists and engaged with TikTok, but this will be her first major TV or print journalist interview since joining the Democratic ticket.

The interview, conducted by CNN's Dana Bash, will take place in Savannah, Georgia, during Harris's bus tour of the battleground state. CNN plans to air the interview at 9 p.m. EDT, with short excerpts released beforehand.

Harris and Walz have been campaigning in Georgia, focusing on small businesses and volunteer thank-yous. Harris will also speak at a campaign rally in Savannah, becoming the first presidential candidate to campaign there since the 1990s. The campaign aims to engage students but faces potential protests from pro-Palestinian groups.

Harris's limited number of interviews has sparked criticism, with opponents questioning her off-script performance. The CNN interview will be crucial for revealing more about Harris's policies and handling unscripted moments, a point of contrast with Trump's frequent press interactions.

Harris's strategy during the Democratic National Convention favored social media influencers over traditional journalists. Her recent TikTok interview reflects a broader effort to connect with younger audiences. A YouTube video of Harris and Walz discussing various topics has already garnered significant attention.

(With inputs from agencies.)