Vice President Kamala Harris defended her shifting stances on border security and climate policy in her first interview since becoming the Democratic 2024 presidential nominee.
In the CNN interview, she discussed learning from President Biden that he would end his reelection bid and endorse her as his successor.
Harris expressed confidence that Americans are seeking change from what she criticized as divisive policies promoted by former President Trump.
Harris addressed criticism for waiting five weeks before giving her first interview, emphasizing her commitment to middle-class support, such as reducing grocery costs and expanding affordable housing.
She also spoke on her evolving stance on environmental policies, clarifying that while she supports addressing climate change, she no longer supports a fracking ban.
She defended her record on border security, maintaining her core values despite supporting some measures that involve border wall construction.
Harris confirmed her intention to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet, aiming to reflect diverse viewpoints. She dismissed recent criticisms about her racial identity as outdated.
Her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, acknowledged a mistake regarding his military service claims, but maintained his commitment to addressing gun violence.
