Fox News host Bret Baier shared insights from his recent interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, noting that he sensed early in the discussion that it would be challenging to redirect her responses without interrupting. This interview marked Harris’ first appearance on the network since she became the Democratic nominee and was aired on Special Report after being recorded earlier.
Baier revealed that the interview was initially scheduled for 5 p.m. but was delayed as Harris arrived 15 minutes late. He compared this delay to the pressure experienced in football when a kicker has to wait. The Fox host explained that while they had planned a longer interview, the time was cut short, leading to a rushed conversation.
During the interview, Baier noted that the first topic, immigration, highlighted Harris’ assertiveness. He compared the experience to interviewing former President Barack Obama, where he also found it difficult to interject. Baier acknowledged that he felt a sense of urgency as he noticed members of Harris’ team signaling for the interview to end.
Reflecting on the experience, Baier expressed mild frustration about not being able to cover all his questions. He emphasized the value of such interviews for politicians like Harris and suggested that she could benefit from participating in more of them.
He shared his hopes for a more dialogic exchange, indicating that he wanted the conversation to flow more naturally as a discussion of differing viewpoints. Baier speculated that the interview might have been strategically managed for media impact, suggesting that it could serve as practice for future debates.