WASHINGTON (EFE).— Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (2017-2021) cast doubt yesterday on whether he will debate his Democratic rival Kamala Harris on ABC on September 10, although he maintained that he has no problem accepting the rules of face-to-face debate.
In a statement during a campaign event in Virginia, the New York magnate criticized the channel’s “hostility” toward conservatives and criticized the fact that a change in rules was being considered.
“I would rather do it on NBC. I would rather do it on CBS. Frankly, I think CBS is very unfair, but the best of the bunch, and I would certainly do it on Fox, even CNN. I think CNN treated us very fairly last time,” he said.
The last debate took place on June 27 with the then Democratic candidate, President Joe Biden, whose poor performance in that exchange ended up triggering his withdrawal from re-election in July.
In that first face-to-face meeting of the November 5 elections, the microphone of the candidate who was not speaking was muted.
The campaign of the current Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, asked the channel to change its position so that it would have the immediate right to reply.
“We agreed to the same rules. I don’t care. I would probably prefer to have it on, but the agreement was that it would be the same as last time. In that case, it was silent,” Trump said Monday.
The Republican campaign also turned to criticism of the Democrat.
“If Kamala Harris isn’t smart enough to repeat the points her handlers want her to memorize, that’s her problem. This seems to be a pattern for the Kamala campaign. They won’t let her do interviews or press conferences and now they want to give her notes to cheat,” said Jason Miller, a spokesman for Trump.
The disagreement over the rules comes a day after the former president said Republican Sen. Tom Cotton was treated poorly during an interview Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.”
The Sept. 10 debate was a done deal before Biden dropped out. Trump later proposed three: Sept. 4 on Fox News, Sept. 10 on ABC, and Sept. 25 on NBC News, but Democrats only accepted the one initially agreed upon.
Kamala remains in the lead in voting intentions nationwide, with a lead of 3.4 percentage points. According to the average of polls compiled by the website FiveThirtyEight, 47.1% of voters support her and 43.7% support Trump.
Trump announced yesterday that a book of the most iconic photographs of his political career will go on sale next week, a copy that will feature on the cover the famous image after the attempt to assassinate him.
Book “Save America”
Trump announced yesterday that next week he will present his new book entitled “Save America.”
Now on pre-sale
The work is already on pre-sale for $99, $499 if signed by the former president (2017-2021).
Photo collection
“I have hand-selected all of the photographs, from my time in the White House through our current third campaign for President of the United States,” Trump said on social media.
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2024-09-09 18:50:05
What specific rules have been established for the Trump-Harris debate scheduled for September 10, 2024?
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The Trump-Harris Debate: Rules, Controversies, and Uncertainty
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the highly anticipated debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is generating intense public interest. However, the event is already marred by controversy, with Trump expressing doubts about participating in the September 10 debate on ABC, citing concerns over the channel’s “hostility” towards conservatives.
The Rules of the Debate
According to [[1]], the debate will follow a set of rules, including muted microphones to prevent interruptions and a no-live-audience policy. These rules were reportedly agreed upon by both campaigns, with the understanding that the debate would follow a similar format to the previous one between Trump and then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden [[3]].
The Microphone Issue
One point of contention is the muting of microphones, which Trump has agreed to, but Harris’s campaign has requested a change to allow for immediate responses [[2]]. Trump has stated that he prefers the microphones to be unmuted, but is willing to adhere to the agreed-upon rules.
Criticism and Controversy
Trump’s campaign has been vocal in its criticism of Harris, accusing her of not being “smart enough” to respond without relying on memorized points and suggesting that she wants to “cheat” by having notes during the debate. Trump has also expressed dissatisfaction with ABC, claiming that the channel is biased against conservatives.
Polls and Voting Intentions
Despite the controversy, Kamala Harris remains in the lead in voting intentions nationwide, with a 3.4 percentage point advantage over Trump, according to polls compiled by FiveThirtyEight.
Uncertainty Surrounding the Debate
Trump’s doubts about participating in the debate have raised concerns about whether the event will take place as scheduled. While Trump has proposed alternative debate dates on Fox News and NBC News, Democrats have only accepted the original September 10 date on ABC.
As the debate draws near, it remains to be seen whether Trump will ultimately participate and whether the rules will be changed to accommodate Harris’s campaign’s requests. One thing is certain, however: the stakes are high, and the outcome of the debate could have a significant impact on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
The Trump-Harris Debate: Rules, Controversies, and Uncertainty
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the highly anticipated debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is generating intense public interest. However, the event is already marred by controversy, with Trump expressing doubts about participating in the September 10 debate on ABC, citing concerns over the channel’s “hostility” towards conservatives.
The Rules of the Debate
According to [1], the debate will follow a set of rules, including muted microphones to prevent interruptions and a no-live-audience policy. These rules were reportedly agreed upon by both campaigns, with the understanding that the debate would follow a similar format to the previous one between Trump and then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden [3].
The Microphone Issue
One point of contention is the muting of microphones, which Trump has agreed to, but Harris’s campaign has requested a change to allow for immediate responses [2]. Trump has stated that he prefers the microphones to be unmuted, but is willing to adhere to the agreed-upon rules.
Criticism and Controversy
Trump’s campaign has been vocal in its criticism of Harris, accusing her of not being “smart enough” to respond without relying on memorized points and suggesting that she wants to “cheat” by having notes during the debate. Trump has also expressed dissatisfaction with ABC, claiming that the channel is biased against conservatives.
Polls and Voting Intentions
Despite the controversy, Kamala Harris remains in the lead in voting intentions nationwide, with a 3.4 percentage point advantage over Trump, according to polls compiled by FiveThirtyEight.
Uncertainty Surrounding the Debate
Trump’s doubts about participating in the