{"id":2340374,"date":"2024-09-12T18:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T22:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-eyes-nabj-interview-as-next-media-sit-down-after-trump-controversy-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-12T18:42:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T22:42:31","slug":"harris-eyes-nabj-interview-as-next-media-sit-down-after-trump-controversy-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-eyes-nabj-interview-as-next-media-sit-down-after-trump-controversy-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Harris eyes NABJ interview as next media sit-down after Trump controversy &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fharris-eyes-nabj-interview-as-next-media-sit-down-after-trump-controversy-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2340374&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses\u200c Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s anticipated \u2063media \u200dappearances since joining the Democratic ticket in July. Notably, she is preparing for an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists\u2062 (NABJ), which\u2063 is expected to\u200d happen soon. This event is particularly significant as it follows controversy \u200dsurrounding her chief rival, former President \u2062Donald Trump, who faced criticism \u2063during his\u2064 NABJ interview in July, where he was questioned about his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weak-sauce-megyn-kelly-hits-trump-for-his-answer-to-question-on-radical-gender-theory\/\" title=\"Megyn Kelly slams Trump&#039;s response on radical gender theory as &#039;weak sauce&#039;.\">past derogatory comments<\/a> towards Black individuals. Harris&#8217;s first media interview since July took place at the end of August with CNN, where she was joined by \u200cher running mate, Governor Tim Walz. The NABJ engagement marks a strategic move for Harris following\u200c Trump&#8217;s contentious appearance and reflects \u2064her ongoing efforts to connect with key demographics ahead of upcoming elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Harris eyes NABJ interview as next media sit-down after Trump controversy<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1736071\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> appears to have locked in several more media sit-downs since she ascended to the top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democratic<\/a> ticket in July.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Most notably, Harris is set to participate in a discussion with the National Association of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/african-americans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Black<\/a> Journalists, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/nabjonline.org\/blog\/nabj-harris-campaign-finalizing-interview-for-this-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>statement<\/a> released by the organization Thursday morning. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/carson-points-out-that-every-democratic-plan-has-backfired-in-trumps-favor-as-seen-in-the-bible-2\/\" title=\"Carson points out that every Democratic plan has backfired in Trump&#039;s favor, as seen in the Bible\">vice president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s appearance could come as soon as next week, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/campaign\/4875419-kamala-harris-media-nabj-interview\/?tbref=hp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>per<\/a> the <em>Hill<\/em>, and, should no interview come before it, would mark the second time she has sat down with a news organization since July 21.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128276;NABJ is in talks with the Harris campaign to finalize details to conduct an interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NABJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NABJ<\/a> panelists before an audience of our members this month. As details are confirmed, we&#8217;ll soon make announcements with date\/location, in-person\/virtual access. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/a1HMhHT2jA\">https:\/\/t.co\/a1HMhHT2jA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L9Z01hAgHX\">pic.twitter.com\/L9Z01hAgHX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; #NABJ Headquarters &#9994;&#127998;&#128394;&#65039;&#127897;&#65039;&#128187; &#128247; &#127909; &#128221; &#128264; (@NABJ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NABJ\/status\/1834223374161129970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Harris&rsquo;s first interview came at the end of August when she spoke with CNN, with her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), joining her for the highly anticipated media sit-down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Harris&rsquo;s decision to face the group of black journalists comes after her chief rival, former President Donald Trump, made an appearance at the NABJ convention in July. The vice president tried to appear at the convention too, albeit virtually, a request the NAJB turned down.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s appearance with the NABJ sparked controversy, with critics of the former president upset he was given a platform with the organization and Trump angry at how he was treated. The interview went off the rails from the first question.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You have used words like animal and rabid to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drews-receipts-the-hottest-destinations-to-flee-your-home-for-ahead-of-climate-catastrophe\/\" title=\"Drew&#039;s Receipts: Top Escapes from Climate Crisis\">describe black district attorneys<\/a>. You&rsquo;ve attacked black journalists calling them a loser. &hellip; Why should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-turns-the-tables-on-abc-reporter-who-smeared-him-in-first-question-of-black-journalists-event\/\" title=\"Trump Turns the Tables on ABC Reporter Who Smeared Him in First Question of Black Journalists Event\">black voters trust<\/a> you after you have used language like that?&rdquo; ABC News senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott asked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think I&rsquo;ve ever been asked a question in such a horrible manner, first question,&rdquo; Trump replied.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trump sits with ABC&rsquo;s Rachel Scott at the National Association of Black Journalists convention on July 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo\/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The interview went downhill from there, with Trump coming under fire for comments he made about Harris&rsquo;s biracial identity. The vice president is of mixed Indian and Jamaican ancestry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When questioned if he thought Harris was only on the&nbsp;Democratic ticket &ldquo;because she is a black woman,&rdquo; Trump told the NABJ he wasn&rsquo;t sure if she was black or Indian.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;She was always of Indian heritage and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn&rsquo;t know she was black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn black, and now she wants to be known as black. So I don&rsquo;t know. Is she Indian or is she black?&rdquo; he asked.<\/p>\n<p>After his comments sparked backlash, Trump posted photos of Harris in traditional Indian garb to his Truth Social account. During his first debate with Harris on Tuesday evening, ABC moderators questioned him about his NABJ comments again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trump told them he &ldquo;could care less&rdquo; about her racial identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;All I can say is I read where she was not black, that she put out. And, I&rsquo;ll say that. And then I read that she was black. And that&rsquo;s OK. Either one was OK with me. That&rsquo;s up to her,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The NABJ faced fierce criticism for giving Trump a platform to address minority voters. Infighting among the group of black journalists appeared to prompt the resignation of Karen Attiah, the then-co-chairwoman of the&nbsp;NABJ&nbsp;convention.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1736071\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1736071\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for additional media engagements following her rise to the forefront of the Democratic ticket in July. One significant upcoming event is her participation in a discussion with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), as announced by the organization on Thursday morning. This interview could take place as early as next week, according to The Hill, and would be her second media appearance since July 21 if no other interviews occur beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>The NABJ is currently coordinating with Harris&#8217;s campaign to finalize arrangements for an interview with its panelists before an audience of members this month. Details regarding the date, location, and format\u2014whether in-person or virtual\u2014will be shared soon.<\/p>\n<p>Harris&#8217;s first interview since becoming a leading candidate was at the end of August when she spoke with CNN alongside her running mate, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN). Her decision to engage with black journalists follows former President Donald Trump&#8217;s controversial appearance at the NABJ convention in July. Although Harris attempted to attend virtually, her request was declined by NABJ.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s participation drew criticism from those who felt he should not have been given a platform by the organization. During his interview at the convention, he faced tough questions about his past remarks regarding black district attorneys and journalists. The conversation quickly deteriorated after Trump made comments questioning Harris\u2019s racial identity and heritage when asked if she was on the Democratic ticket solely because she is a black woman.<\/p>\n<p>His remarks led to backlash and prompted him to share images of Harris dressed in traditional Indian attire on his Truth Social account. In subsequent debates, Trump reiterated that he did not care about her racial identity but acknowledged confusion over it based on previous statements made by Harris herself.<\/p>\n<p>The NABJ faced significant backlash for allowing Trump a platform aimed at minority voters, which reportedly contributed to internal conflicts within their ranks leading to Karen Attiah\u2019s resignation as co-chairwoman of their convention<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3142,"featured_media":2340375,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kamala-Harris-NABJ.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4021,40774,36952,40775],"class_list":["post-2340374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-harris","tag-media-sit-down","tag-nabj-interview","tag-trump-controversy"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kamala-Harris-NABJ.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2340374"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340374\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2340375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2340374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2340374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2340374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}