US Elections 2024: TIME magazine owner Marc Benioff has put Kamala Harris ‘on blast’ for refusing an in-depth interview with the magazine unlike her competitor Donald Trump and even predecessor Joe Biden.
In two posts on social media site X (formerly known as Twitter), Benioff questioned Harris‘ refusal, stating that Time ‘believes in transparency and publishes interviews in full’.
“Despite multiple requests, TIME has not been granted an interview with Kamala Harris—unlike every other Presidential candidate. We believe in transparency and publish each interview in full. Why isn’t the Vice President engaging with the public on the same level? #TrustMatters #TransparencyMatters #Leadership” Benioff wrote.
He added another post, quoting the author of the TIME profile piece, “Harris declined repeated requests for an interview for this story. In contrast, Trump talked about his policy vision with a TIME reporter for 90 minutes across two interviews. Biden spoke to TIME at similar length before dropping out of the race.”
Political Reactions
The posts from Benioff, who has traditionally known to be be a Democratic party supporter have stirred reactions on social media. Among these is American hedge fund manager and Republican Party supporter Bill Ackman.
“Kamala Harris is the first presidential candidate in my lifetime that repeatedly declines to be interviewed for a story. TIME magazine no less. That alone should tell you what you need to know about her,” he said quoting Benioff’s post.