Katie Couric Criticizes Kamala Harris for Evasive Responses in Interviews

Veteran journalist Katie Couric has expressed her frustration with Vice President Kamala Harris‘ inability to provide succinct answers in various interviews, particularly in the lead-up to the presidential election. During her podcast “Next Question with Katie Couric,” Couric discussed Harris’ interview performance with MSNBC host and former White House press secretary Jen Psaki.

Couric highlighted an instance where Harris was asked about changing the Supreme Court at a CNN town hall and failed to provide a clear, relevant response. “If she was asked about changing the Supreme Court at that CNN town hall, she had an opportunity to talk about ethics and what, you know, [Supreme Court Justices Samuel] Alito and Clarence Thomas were doing, and she answered, like, in one sentence, and then went on to something that had nothing to do with the question,” Couric said.

Couric also criticized Harris for her comments on “The View,” where she was questioned about what she would do differently from President Biden. Couric described this as “one of the most damaging things” and wondered why the Biden administration did not better prepare Harris to address such questions. “Ok, Jen, you’re an insider. Why didn’t Joe Biden say, ‘Listen, I know you’re going to have to separate yourself from this administration. Let’s talk about areas where you can, where they’re legitimate, and God speed,'” Couric questioned.

Jen Psaki responded by describing the political landscape as a “unique and painful summer” for Biden and noted the fragility of his position within the Democratic Party. Despite this, Couric emphasized the importance of preparation in handling tough questions, suggesting that Harris should have had a clear template for her responses in every interview.

Couric further criticized Harris for her absence from interviews in the initial weeks after emerging as the Democratic nominee, calling it “making me crazy as a consumer.” Psaki speculated that Harris might have been preparing for debates during this period, but Couric insisted that Harris should have been more visible.