In a heated panel discussion on CNN, commentators expressed contrasting views regarding Vice President Kamala Harris' limited engagement with the media. The debate intensified after former President Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, while Harris addressed a campaign rally in Michigan. Democratic strategist Bakari Sellers dismissed the criticism, stating, "Don't nobody care but us." However, panelist S.E. Cupp countered that swing state voters have expressed a desire for Harris to address their questions.

Harris broke her press silence on Thursday by briefly fielding questions from reporters, marking the first time in nearly three weeks since she became the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee. During her remarks, Harris expressed her intention to participate in an interview by the end of the month. Sellers dismissed concerns, suggesting that the issue was mainly discussed within Washington, D.C.'s political environment.

However, Cupp disagreed, emphasizing that demanding accountability from candidates should not be limited to a certain group. Cupp further argued that media engagement would benefit Harris, making her a stronger candidate. Tricia McLaughlin, the former communications director for Vivek Ramaswamy's presidential campaign, echoed Cupp's sentiment, stating that Harris should answer these questions for the American people.

Despite the criticism, Harris seemed poised to address the media's inquiries. Sellers assured that she would eventually answer the questions, prompting McLaughlin to question why not now. Meanwhile, Cupp, an anti-Trump Republican figure at CNN, acknowledged Harris' media coverage had been relatively favorable following her nomination as the Democratic Party's vice-presidential candidate.

Harris has experienced a surge in popularity since President Biden announced his withdrawal from the race. According to a poll conducted by Marquette Law School on Thursday, Harris extended her lead over Trump among likely voters by six points, with 53 percent favoring her and 47 percent supporting Trump. Fox News Digital reached out to the Harris campaign for comment, but they did not immediately respond.

The extent of Harris' media engagement, along with her ability to address voters' concerns, remains a subject of scrutiny. As the campaign progresses, it remains to be seen how Harris will balance the demands of the media with her larger goal of connecting with the American people.