During a town hall event moderated by Maria Shriver in Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism after it was revealed that questions were predetermined, limiting audience interaction. Shriver's acknowledgment of this scripted format raised concerns about the Harris campaign's transparency, particularly amid rising discontent over her administration's handling of various national issues, including inflation and border security. Despite the constraints, Harris addressed a question regarding gun violence by discussing the Safer Communities Act and the normalization of active shooter drills in schools. The event featured a bipartisan theme as Harris teamed up with former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to appeal to moderate Republicans, but the scripted nature of the conversation drew skepticism from attendees. Polls indicate that Trump remains a dominant figure among voters, complicating Harris's efforts to shift public perception. The town hall format, typically characterized by unscripted interactions, fell short of expectations, leading to critiques of authenticity in campaign engagements.