Kamala Harris is drawing increasing scrutiny for her refusal to engage with key media outlets as Election Day approaches, and it’s raising red flags—even among some of her own supporters. Recent revelations show that Harris has turned down interview requests from Bloomberg News, CNBC, and Time magazine, all while her Republican rival Donald Trump continues to take center stage in high-profile interviews.

The latest blow came when Bloomberg News, founded by former New York Mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg, announced that Harris had declined an interview request. Bloomberg, who endorsed Biden after his own brief presidential run, has notably withheld a full endorsement of Harris, signaling unease with her candidacy.

His hesitation may be part of the reason behind Harris’s reluctance to engage with his outlet, even as Trump took part in a town hall interview with Bloomberg’s Editor-In-Chief, John Micklethwait, where he outlined his policy agenda on tariffs, the economy, and U.S. relations with Vladimir Putin.

The snubs aren’t limited to Bloomberg. Harris has also declined interviews with Time magazine and CNBC, sparking frustration across media circles. Time magazine owner Marc Benioff voiced his disappointment on X, pointing out that Harris had turned down multiple requests, unlike other presidential candidates, including Trump and Biden, who both granted extensive interviews.

Benioff emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “We believe in transparency and publish each interview in full. Why isn’t the Vice President engaging with the public on the same level?”

Random Kamala intern “Ian Sams” attempts to attack President Trump’s fitness, gets embarrassed by CNN: “The Vice President was invited to appear with them, but declined. She also declined to be at that Bloomberg conversation… She also declined an interview with Time Magazine.” pic.twitter.com/HsLJY5KiYC

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 15, 2024

This avoidance of traditional media has put Harris’s campaign strategy under a microscope. CNN’s Boris Sanchez confronted Harris-Walz campaign spokesman Ian Sams, questioning whether these rejections indicate concerns about her mental fitness, a line of attack Harris’s team has ironically used against Trump in the past.

Sams tried to downplay the criticism, claiming Harris is not afraid of tough interviews, citing her upcoming appearance on Fox News. However, critics point out that Harris seems more inclined to appear on unconventional platforms like Call Her Daddy and The Howard Stern Show, rather than sitting down for interviews with established outlets like Time or CNBC.

Meanwhile, Harris’s choice of media appearances and photoshoots isn’t sitting well with many voters. While she rejected Time’s interview requests, she posed for a Vogue photoshoot, wearing a high-end designer suit and $800 Tiffany earrings. The profile, complete with a glowing narrative about her life post-Biden, did little to help her connect with working-class voters who may see such luxury features as out of touch with their concerns.

Harris’s strategy has led to growing unease within her own party, especially as polls tighten in key battleground states like Pennsylvania. Trump’s ability to maintain a busy schedule of town halls, rallies, and interviews seems to be paying off, particularly with lower-income and minority voters that Harris was expected to galvanize. Even Democrats like Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) are worried that Trump’s appeal to Rust Belt voters is gaining ground, as Harris’s media presence and outreach fail to cut through in the critical final weeks of the campaign.