The reporter went in on her.
During her first interview as the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism from NBC News reporter Yamiche Alcindor for failing to address changes in her policy positions. The interview, conducted by CNN’s Dana Bash, focused on Harris’s departure from the progressive stance she initially promoted during her 2019 campaign.
Harris defended her record by claiming that her core values remain unchanged, despite what she described as evolving policy perspectives. Alcindor criticized this response, noting that Harris had not clarified why her policy positions have shifted. Alcindor suggested that Harris might explain these changes by attributing them to insights gained from presidential briefings and extensive interactions with Americans over the past three years.
The critique from Alcindor, who had previously supported the Biden-Harris ticket, drew a notable reaction online. Commentators such as Auron MacIntyre from The Blaze and Siraj Hashmi of Habibi Bros. expressed surprise and disappointment, indicating that even prominent supporters were acknowledging the shortcomings of Harris’s responses.
Harris’s interview marked her first appearance in nearly 40 days, a period during which she had avoided interviews and press conferences, leading to increased scrutiny and criticism. The choice to conduct her initial interview with running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, rather than a solo session, also faced backlash.
