Kamala Harris faced criticism for her first major sit-down interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, where she struggled to provide coherent answers to questions from CNN's Dana Bash. During the interview, Harris asserted that Americans are ready to move past divisive politics associated with Donald Trump and emphasized her commitment to inclusivity, even stating she would consider appointing a Republican in her cabinet. However, she was accused of avoiding direct responses, particularly regarding her previous policy shifts, leading to perceptions of her answers as 'word salad'. Governor Tim Walz, present during the interview, also faced scrutiny for his evasive responses about his military service claims. Critics noted the short duration of the interview cut down to only 18 minutes, suggesting a lack of substantial content. Overall, the interview was described by some as a 'train wreck', raising questions about Harris's communication skills and readiness for the campaign ahead.