In the prime-time special, the vice president faced questions on the Middle East, Ukraine, taxes, and more.
With the election only 28 days away, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down for an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes.” They discussed a wide range of topics including ongoing wars, the economy, and immigration, while also addressing criticisms directed at them.
In the pre-taped interview, Harris was asked to clarify her shifting positions on fracking and border security.
“I have been traveling our country, and I have been listening to folks and seeking what is possible in terms of common ground,” Harris responded. “I believe in building consensus.”
The prime-time special on CBS is part of the Harris campaign’s final push to sway independent voters. According to recent polls, Harris and former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, are tied in all seven battleground states.
In prior interviews, Harris stunned people by revealing that she owned a gun.
“I have a Glock, and I’ve had it for quite some time,” the vice president told CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker during the interview when asked what type of gun she owned. “My background is in law enforcement.”
When asked if she had ever fired it, Harris replied, “Of course, at a shooting range.”
The interview started with questions on ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly following Iran’s missile attacks on Israel in retaliation for Israel’s killing of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.
The Israeli government pledged to retaliate, although it’s unclear if it will target the Iranian leadership and its nuclear program. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has been seeking to avoid a full-fledged conflict in the Middle East.
When asked whether the administration has lost its sway over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris said: “We’re not going to stop pursuing what is necessary for the United States to be clear about where we stand on the need for this war to end.”
Harris was also asked about how she planned to end the war in Ukraine and what success would mean for her.
