Harris increases media appearances to define her campaign as Trump ties her to Biden

With the U.S. elections only a month away, Vice President Kamala Harris has stepped up her media appearances in an effort to better communicate her positions to voters. Harris, who has not held a formal press conference since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee in July, has granted interviews to several prominent shows in recent days.

While Harris seeks to define what she stands for, her opponent, former President Donald Trump, is working to tie her directly to the policies of President Joe Biden. Trump and his campaign have criticized the current administration’s handling of issues like inflation and immigration. At campaign rallies, Trump asserts that Harris would pursue similar approaches if elected.

Harris sat down with shows like The View, 60 Minutes and The Call Her Daddy podcast in an attempt to reach various voting demographics. On The View, she discussed reproductive rights, and with Howard Stern, she talked more about her moderate stances on issues like gun ownership and fracking. During a visit to Wisconsin last week, Harris campaigned alongside former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

However, distancing herself completely from Biden may be difficult. When asked about any policy disagreements on The View, Harris said the only difference would be appointing a Republican to her cabinet. Trump seized on this comment, labeling it “election defying.”

Meanwhile, Trump has enlisted high-profile supporters to help link Harris to Democrats. At a rally, billionaire Elon Musk claimed the other side wants to restrict free speech. Musk has also offered cash incentives to register Republican voters in battleground states.

With polls showing a tightening race, Harris is ramping up efforts to frame her candidacy, even as Trump continues targeting her previous allegiances as a barrier to real change in Washington. As election day nears, both candidates are vigorously working to shape perceptions among undecided voters.