Trump Campaign Says Harris Team Cut Off Baier Interview: What We Know?

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is alleging that Vice President Kamala Harris's interview with Fox News host Bret Baier ended abruptly due to her poor performance. The Trump campaign's “Trump War Room” on X (formerly known as Twitter) posted a brief clip of the interview’s conclusion, suggesting that Harris's handlers had to “throw in the towel” and wrap up the interview hastily.

Harris's sit-down with Baier on Wednesday marked her first appearance on Fox News since being named the Democratic presidential nominee in July. The interview, which lasted just under 27 minutes without commercial breaks, covered a range of pressing campaign issues, including her critiques of Trump. The Trump campaign's narrative suggested that Harris's team felt the need to cut the interview short due to a "disastrous" performance.

The interview did conclude with Baier acknowledging pressure to finish on time. During a subsequent appearance on *Hannity*, Baier clarified that Harris’s team was signaling the end, but he described the exchange as cordial. He noted that several staff members were gesturing for him to wrap up, leading him to close the interview. He also mentioned that Harris arrived late, around 5:15 p.m., and that they were pushing to finish the 25-minute interview before the top of the hour.

Contrary to the Trump campaign's claims, there was no evidence to suggest that Harris's team cut the interview short due to poor performance. A Fox News spokesperson directed *Newsweek* to Baier's comments on the matter.

On social media, Harris’s campaign expressed satisfaction with the Fox News appearance. The vice president and her team shared key moments from the interview, framing it as a success. Harris’s campaign account, "Kamala HQ," even compared her performance to Trump's more relaxed interview with Fox News’ Harris Faulkner on the same day.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a frequent Fox News guest, commended Harris during a CNN interview, noting her ability to communicate her views effectively despite being “repeatedly interrupted” by Baier. Buttigieg said Harris's performance demonstrated strength, contrasting it with Trump's decision to avoid certain media outlets, including CNBC, which he characterized as a sign of weakness.