Harris shared on the social media platform X: “We are running for president of the United States. Let us debate in a transparent manner, with the microphones on all the time.”
In an earlier interview, Harris said the American public is eager to “turn the page” on Donald Trump and criticized the former US president’s agenda for creating division and undermining the nation’s values. Harris, who will take on Trump, stressed that her campaign represents a “new way forward” for the country.
Donald Trump is bowing down to his advisers, who won’t let him debate with a live microphone. If his own team doesn’t trust him, the American people definitely can’t.
We are running for president of the United States. Let’s debate in a transparent manner, with everyone’s participation. https://t.co/mjyaiUTwAA
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 31, 2024
During her first major television interview of her presidential campaign, the 59-year-old, alongside her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, told CNN: “Sadly, over the last decade, we’ve had in the former president someone who has really been pushing an agenda and an environment that is aimed at diminishing the character and strength of who we are as Americans, really dividing our nation.” Harris reiterated this sentiment in a post on X, where she stated: “The American people are ready for a new path forward. Our former president has pushed an agenda that diminishes the character and strength of who we are as Americans and divides our nation. People are ready to turn the page.”
Harris, who is of Indian and African descent, avoided engaging with Trump’s comments about her racial identity during the interview. She dismissed the insinuations the former US president made at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, describing them as part of “the same old, tired strategy” and aligning herself with her campaign’s strategy of staying away from identity politics.
In response to a question about border decriminalization, Harris affirmed the importance of enforcing existing laws, stating, “I think there should be consequences. We have laws that need to be followed and enforced to address and deal with people who cross our border illegally. And there should be consequences.” She highlighted her unique background as a former attorney general of a border state, underscoring her experience in dealing with criminal organizations.
Harris also highlighted the importance of the border security bill developed under President Joe Biden’s administration, which aimed to deploy 1,500 additional agents. She criticized Trump for undermining the bill for political reasons. Reflecting on her time working with Biden, she described it as “one of the greatest honors of my career,” praising his intelligence, commitment and judgment. Following Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race last month, she endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Harris further stated that, if elected, she would include a Republican in her Cabinet.
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