US VP Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, her running mate, conducted their first formal interview as the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential ticket with CNN on Thursday.

CNN's Dana Bash asked Harris to comment on her changing views on certain policies over the years, such as her support of banning fracking in 2019. Harris explained, "No, and I made that clear on the debate stage in 2020, that I would not ban fracking."

On the economy, Harris said that on day one as president, she would begin creating "an opportunity economy," adding that while grocery prices are "still too high," under the Biden administration's post-COVID policies, the US has "recovered faster than any wealthy nation around the world."

Harris restated that her commitment to Israel's right to self-defense was "unequivocal" and "unwavering," though she also said that "far too many" Palestinians had been killed and all parties "have got to get a deal done" in Gaza.

When asked about questions raised by Trump concerning her Indian and Black heritage, the vice president described Trump's words as the "same old, tired playbook" before stating, "Next question please."

Walz told Bash he was "excited" about Harris's policy plans, and when asked if voters could take him "at [his] word" following comments over his military service, use of IVF, and a 1995 arrest for drunk driving, he said, "people know who I am" and "I certainly own my mistakes when I make 'em."

US Elections: First Harris-Walz Interview Airs on CNN

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