Trump initially said no, but now he’s having different ideas.
In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has left the possibility open for another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, despite previously declaring that additional one-on-one debates with his Democratic opponent were no longer in the cards.
At a recent press conference in California, Fox News’ Aishah Hasnie inquired about what it might take for Trump to agree to another debate. Trump responded with his characteristic confidence, stating, “I wouldn’t need anything. I could do it tomorrow.” He reflected on his previous debates, noting, “I did great in the debates, and I think they’ve answered everything.” He further asserted that he was leading in every single post-debate poll.
This stance marks a notable shift from his earlier declaration on Truth Social, where Trump had declared the possibility of a third debate “dead.” He had compared the situation to a prizefighter demanding a rematch after a loss, claiming, “Polls clearly depict that I emerged victorious in the debate against Comrade Kamala, the Democrats’ Radical Left Candidate.” Trump criticized Harris for missing debates and failing to accept offers from Fox News and NBC News.
In response, FOX News Media has extended an invitation to both Trump and Harris for another debate, proposing three potential dates in October, with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum slated as moderators.
Meanwhile, Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, is preparing for a debate against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on October 1, hosted by CBS News.
Trump’s recent debate engagements include a match-up with President Biden in June, which led to Biden’s withdrawal from the race and Harris rising as the Democratic nominee. Trump’s performance in this week’s ABC News debate, where he clashed with Harris over debate rules, has drawn criticism towards the moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, for perceived bias.