Kamala Harris, the sitting vice president of the United States, has remained a polarizing figure in American politics. As the first woman, first African American, and first South Asian American to serve in this role,

For several weeks after Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee for president, media observers and critics questioned her decision to remain inaccessible to the press. Some Donald Trump allies assailed the vice president as incapable of getting through an interview.

Harris-Walz campaign senior adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms defended the vice president rarely speaking to the press, saying, "She's a very busy person."

Harris-Walz campaign senior adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms defended the relatively small number of unscripted media appearances done by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris has given the fewest sit-down interviews as a presidential nominee, with only six so far. She has faced criticism from both supporters and opponents for the limited media appearances. Senior campaign adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms has provided an explanation for the lack of interviews.