Verdict: False

The interview amounts to a runtime of 26:58 over three parts. CNN also uploaded the interview’s full transcript to the website.

Fact Check:

Harris and Walz joined CNN on August 29th for their first interview since Harris accepted her nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The interview, which was her first since becoming nominee following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race, was received with mixed reaction, NPR reported at the time.

The Facebook post claims that the interview was cut short to 18 minutes and that CNN will not release the fill transcript. “INTERVIEW: It did not go well. Truncated to 18 minutes. Will not release transcript. CNN will air a shortened version tonight at 8PM CST. To fill the time CNN may run an inspirational video about Kamala Harris and Tim Walz,” The caption reads.

The claim is false. CNN uploaded a three-part recording of the interview that amounts to 26 minutes and 58 seconds. CNN uploaded the full transcript of the interview to its website on August 30th.

The claim stems from a post made on X that claimed, “Reports suggest that the interview did not go well and was cut short, lasting only 18 minutes. CNN plans to air a shortened version of the interview and will not release the full transcript.” This original post was deleted to “remove penalty from account.” (RELATED: Fact-Checking Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s First Joint Interview)

COMMUNITY NOTE: Deleting the post to remove penalty from account. But the note is wrong – CNN did not release the full transcript from the interview – only the part that aired. The edit was 18 minutes not counting breaks and inserts – some people are saying it was 21 minutes and… pic.twitter.com/Zph9uPxQpn

— @amuse (@amuse) August 30, 2024

Check Your Fact has reached out to CNN, Dwayne Mcdavitt, and Amuse for comment. Other news outlets, such as Reuters, have also debunked this claim.