Former President Donald J. Trump recently announced on social media that he is pulling out of a scheduled debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC News. Instead, he proposed a new debate on Fox News six days earlier. This sudden change has sparked objections from the Harris campaign and has cast doubt on whether the debate will actually take place.
The decision to cancel the ABC News debate comes after President Biden withdrew from the race, leading Mr. Trump to terminate the previously agreed-upon debate. This move has left many questioning Mr. Trump’s motives and has raised concerns about his willingness to engage in a head-to-head debate with Vice President Harris.
The Harris campaign has accused Mr. Trump of trying to avoid the debate he had already committed to by proposing the Fox News debate as a distraction. Michael Tyler, the communications director for the Harris campaign, stated that Mr. Trump is “running scared” and needs to honor his commitment to the ABC debate on Sept 10. The Harris campaign remains open to discussing additional debates if Mr. Trump is willing to participate in the original debate as planned.
This change in debate plans comes at a time when Vice President Harris is gaining momentum in national polls and is seen as a formidable opponent for Mr. Trump. The former president and his campaign are now faced with the challenge of preparing to face off against Vice President Harris instead of President Biden, for whom they had initially been preparing.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the debate between Mr. Trump and Vice President Harris will actually take place. The shifting dynamics of the presidential race and the candidates’ strategies will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of any potential debates in the future. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.