Apparently Kamala Harris’ first media interview since becoming Democrat nominee went so bad CNN has had to edit it down severely, with reports claiming the network is also refusing to release a transcript of the discussion.
Reports circulated on social media Thursday, ahead of CNN airing their pre-taped interview with Harris and her running mate Tim Walz on primetime, that the network would not release a full transcript.
Hearing that @CNN will NOT be releasing the full transcript of all 18-minutes (total) of the interview with Kamala Harris and Human Blocking Dummy Coach Walz.
What’s being cut out???
— Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) August 29, 2024
“What’s being cut out???” asked Trump adviser Jason Miller on X.
The short interview time likely means, not only did Harris wait nearly 40 days to speak to the press, but her first appearance which was supposed to quell concerns over her ability to answer tough questions was unsuccessful.
One clip circulating ahead of the interview showed CNN asking Harris if voters should trust her since she’s flip-flopped on so many topics, with Harris claiming she hadn’t changed positions.
Some pointed out Bash offered Harris a cop-out by giving her answers in the form of a question.
BASH: How should voters look at some of the changes that you’ve made in your policy?
KAMALA: The most important aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed.
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 29, 2024
Bash asked:
“How should voters look at some of the changes that you’ve made?” Bash asked Harris. “Is it because you have more experience now and you’ve learned more about the information? Is it because you were running for president in a Democratic primary? And should they feel comfortable and confident that what you’re saying now is going to be your policy moving forward?”
The Harris-Walz campaign was brutally mocked on social media for failing to ace a pre-taped interview with friendly press, while opponent Donald Trump regularly does media appearances.
One report claimed the Harris-Walz campaign had ordered CNN not to release the transcript.
INTERVIEW: It did not go well. Truncated to 18 minutes. Will not release transcript. CNN will air shortened version tonight at 8PM CST. To fill the time CNN may run an inspirational video about Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. pic.twitter.com/m4q8EmyB9K
— @amuse (@amuse) August 29, 2024
Kamala Harris struggled to do an interview with CNN.
Now her pre-taped interview with Tim Walz by her side is only 18 minutes long and CNN won’t provide us with a transcript.
Kamala Harris is a moron.
Anyone that votes for her is a moron too.
— Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) August 29, 2024
Trump’s last four interviews:
-57 minutes (Dr. Phil)
-57 minutes (Theo Von)
-2 hours and 3 minutes (Elon Musk)
-1 hour and 11 minutes (Shawn Ryan)Kamala’s first interview in 40 days as the Democrat nominee:
18 minutes, edited, no transcript, and with a chaperone.
— Bad Hombre (@joma_gc) August 29, 2024
Kamala waited 40 days to give an interview, refused to do it live, needed her lapdog Tim Walz there as an emotional support animal, and now it's reportedly just 18 minutes long with the transcript edited down for broadcast?
Is this a joke?
Kamala Harris isn't ready. You don't… https://t.co/9yx7b8LW9F
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 29, 2024
Heard Kamala’s motorcade was parked outside of CNN in downtown Atlanta for 6 hours today to film this interview
6 fricking hours for an 18 minute interview. That’s why they aren’t releasing the transcripts
— Lisa (@Rockprincess818) August 29, 2024
Trump running mate JD Vance savagely trolled Kamala by releasing “the full Kamala Harris CNN interview,” while showing a video of the infamous 2007 Miss South Carolina dumb answer meme.
BREAKING: I have gotten ahold of the full Kamala Harris CNN interview. pic.twitter.com/c6nfcJrFJy
— JD Vance (@JDVance) August 29, 2024
The rest of America will get to see Harris attempt to speak to the press for a full 18 minutes on CNN Thursday at 8PM Central.