Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier is set to interview Vice President Kamala Harris on October 16th in Pennsylvania, a battleground state where Harris currently holds a 4 percentage point lead over her presidential opponent, Donald Trump. The interview will be broadcast during Baier’s show, “Special Report with Bret Baier,” at 6 p.m. ET, marking Harris’ first formal interview on the network.
While Harris has the advantage in Pennsylvania, recent polls indicate that the race is neck and neck as the election enters its final weeks. This makes the upcoming television appearances crucial for both candidates. Trump has also announced plans to campaign in Pennsylvania in the coming weeks, while Harris’ running mate, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, will be focusing on Wisconsin.
In addition to her upcoming interview on Fox News, Harris has been making a concerted effort to engage with a wide range of media outlets. Recently, she appeared on Alex Cooper’s popular comedy and sexual health podcast, “Call Her Daddy,” which is the most listened-to program on Spotify hosted by a woman.
Harris is also scheduled to sit down with Charlamagne Tha God, host of “The Breakfast Club” podcast, for a town hall event in Detroit on October 16th. The event will be streamed live on the iHeartRadio app, allowing Harris to answer questions from Detroit voters as she aims to widen her two-point lead over Trump in Michigan.
On the other hand, Trump recently backed out of an interview with “60 Minutes,” which would have been one of his final television appearances before Election Day. After “60 Minutes” announced that both Harris and Trump would be featured on the show, Trump’s communication director, Steve Cheung, took to social media to claim that the show had begged for an interview and insisted on live fact-checking, which he deemed unprecedented.
As the election draws near, both candidates are making strategic media appearances to reach out to voters and present their platforms. The upcoming interviews and town hall events will provide a platform for Harris and Trump to address key issues and make their final pitches to the American electorate.
