Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to sit for joint CNN interview

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are set to make a splash with their joint interview on CNN this Thursday. This highly anticipated interview marks Harris’ first in-depth sit-down since launching her presidential campaign, fulfilling the timeline she set earlier this month.

The stakes are high for Harris and Walz, as a successful interview could bolster their post-convention momentum and counter criticisms of Harris’ lack of formal interviews. However, any missteps could fuel the GOP’s attacks in the final stretch before early voting begins.

Harris has been leveraging social, paid, and earned media to connect with voters, including engaging with social media creators and rapidly growing her TikTok following. While she has yet to sit down with a traditional journalist, Harris has been active in answering questions on the go.

Meanwhile, former President Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance have been making their own media rounds, with Vance facing scrutiny for his controversial comments. Trump, who has been critical of Harris, has opted for podcast appearances and a glitchy interview with X’s CEO Elon Musk.

Harris’ cautious media approach has largely shielded her from awkward moments, with recent interviews striking a more measured tone. The upcoming CNN interview with Walz could provide a platform for Harris to showcase her policy proposals and differentiate her potential presidency from Biden’s.

For Harris supporters, this interview could be a pivotal moment to see how she handles unscripted questions and dives into policy discussions. Tune in to CNN at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday to catch the interview and see how Harris and Walz navigate the spotlight.