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Trump Suggests a Debate with Harris on September 4, Sparks Controversy

Trump Proposes a Fox News Debate with Harris on September 4

Proposal Sparks Controversy

Former President Donald J. Trump has ignited a new kind of showdown in proposing a debate on September 4 with Vice President Kamala Harris, to be aired on Fox News. The proposition, announced via Truth Social, Trump’s social media platform, has not yet been confirmed the Harris campaign.

The debate, if it comes to fruition, would mark the second presidential debate of the current election cycle and the first faceoff between Trump and the new Democratic candidate. In his social media post, Trump suggested that the debate could take place in Pennsylvania, a state key to the election landscape. Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum were proposed as moderators.

Harris Camp Plays it Cool

The Harris campaign has responded to Trump’s proposal with caution, choosing not to commit to the Fox News event and confirming their planned participation in a September 10 debate hosted by ABC. A statement by Michael Tyler, the Harris campaign’s communications director, expressed the campaign’s views. “Donald Trump is running scared and trying to back out of the debate he already agreed to and running straight to Fox News to bail him out,” Tyler declared.

“We’re happy to discuss further debates after the one both campaigns have already agreed to. Mr. Anytime, anywhere, anyplace should have no problem with that unless he’s too scared to show up on the 10th,” added Tyler, alluding to a past comment made by Trump.

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Trump’s Plan for a Live Audience

Trump’s debate proposal includes the presence of a live audience, a significant departure from the previous debate between then-President Biden and Trump, which was held by CNN in an empty auditorium. Both campaigns had agreed to the format of the first debate, however, Trump had expressed displeasure at the lack of an audience.

Trump claims the debate rules would mirror those of the last, but neglects to specify what those particular rules may be. The only reference to a potential format is the suggestion that mic cuts be implemented to prevent interruptions.

Waiting Game for Confirmation

Though the proposition has stirred up controversy, no official confirmation or rejection has been announced by the Harris campaign or Fox News. With the proposed date of the debate fast approaching, the political world is waiting with bated breath for the next steps.


Author: HERE Starkville

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