Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President of the United States, is poised to make a notable appearance in her first formal interview on Fox News, a strategic move in her media outreach efforts.
Scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, Harris will engage in a discussion with Bret Baier, the chief political anchor of Fox News Channel, in Pennsylvania. This highly anticipated interview will be featured on “Special Report” at 6 PM ET, with Baier anchoring live from the pivotal battleground state that evening. This marks a significant milestone for Harris, as it will be her inaugural in-depth dialogue on a network widely recognized for its conservative audience.
Meanwhile, her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has been actively increasing his media presence, including consecutive appearances on “Fox News Sunday.” This initiative is part of the Democratic ticket’s broader strategy to enhance visibility in the media landscape over the past few weeks.
“Special Report,” consistently one of the top-rated cable news programs, includes a popular segment called “Common Ground,” where political figures from opposing parties come together to deliberate key issues, aiming for bipartisan solutions—a segment that has resonated with viewers during this election cycle.
Harris’ choice to engage with Fox News comes in the wake of heightened scrutiny regarding her media appearances. Recently, she featured on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” where differing responses regarding Israel ignited some controversy.
In light of this, Harris has also turned to more familiar platforms, participating in discussions on ABC’s “The View,” as well as making appearances on Stephen Colbert’s show and Howard Stern’s program.
Bret Baier, who has been at the forefront of Fox’s political reporting, has previously moderated significant Republican debates and town halls, including events featuring former President Donald Trump, who is set to be Harris’ Republican opponent in the 2024 presidential race.
