Kevin O’Leary Criticizes Kamala Harris for Avoiding the Press: “Come Out and Talk to Us”
Kevin O’Leary, the prominent investor known for his role on *Shark Tank*, has taken aim at Vice President Kamala Harris for her lack of engagement with the press since receiving President Joe Biden’s endorsement. In a recent appearance on Fox News’ *Outnumbered*, O’Leary expressed frustration with Harris’ absence from public discourse, labeling it unacceptable for a presidential candidate.
O’Leary’s Strong Words
O’Leary did not mince words when criticizing Harris, emphasizing that every U.S. president has traditionally been available to address the media, regardless of the political climate. “Let’s be bipartisan for a moment and let’s agree on one thing: There’s no scenario where the President of the United States can’t head up a press conference. Under any scenario,” O’Leary stated. He further insisted that Harris needs to start engaging with the press directly, asserting that it is crucial for transparency and public accountability.
O’Leary’s remarks come in response to Harris’ continued absence from media interviews and press conferences. “Investors like myself and swing state voters are looking for detailed explanations of policies,” O’Leary said. “I have questions and I don’t get any answers. I’m not being unreasonable. Come out, come out, wherever you are and talk to the press!”
Public and Media Reaction
O’Leary’s criticism echoes recent comments made by comedian Bill Maher, who also criticized Harris for avoiding the press. On his show, Maher suggested that Harris’ silence was “more insulting” than Donald Trump’s attacks on news organizations. “Trump says you’re ‘the enemy of the people,’ which is pretty bad. What she’s kind of saying is, ‘I don’t need you. I’m not talking to you. You don’t matter. You’re not relevant anymore to me,’” Maher said.
Harris has been notably absent from public forums since being endorsed by Biden, and the vice president has yet to hold a press conference or interview. Although Harris had indicated she would schedule an interview before the end of August, her recent response to Fox News’ Peter Doocy, where she jokingly said, “I’m working toward it,” has done little to quell public and media frustra
The Path Forward
The call for Harris to engage more actively with the press highlights growing concerns about transparency and communication in political campaigns. As the political landscape evolves, the pressure on Harris to address these criticisms and provide clarity on her policies will likely increase.
For now, the spotlight remains on Harris to address these calls for greater public engagement and to demonstrate her readiness to lead by engaging directly with the media and voters.