Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris rejected Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposal to debate Fox News on September 4 and wants to stick to the original plan for a ABC debate, CBS News reported.
The rules would be similar to those for the first debate with President Joe Biden, who has since dropped his re-election bid, Trump said in a post. But this time it would have a “packed stadium audience” and be held in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, Trump said.
Trump and Biden had agreed to a second debate on September 10. ABC Newsthat the former president had suggested that it be moved to Foxthe most popular network among its followers.
Harris' campaign responded that Trump was trying to withdraw from a debate that was already scheduled for July 1. ABCsaying that “Donald Trump is scared.”
Speaking exclusively with CBS NewsHarris campaign communications director Michael Tyler criticized Trump for not sticking to a decision and a plan.
“He needs to stop playing games and show up for the debate he's already committed to on Sept. 10,” Tyler said. “The vice president will be there one way or another to take advantage of the opportunity to speak to a national audience in prime time.”
Tyler went on to mention that further discussions will only take place when both campaigns have reached an agreement.
“Mr. Anytime, Anywhere, Anywhere shouldn't have a problem with that unless he's too scared to show up on the 10th,” Tyler added.
In addition, Harris posted on her X account that she will participate in the debate on September 10 with ABC Newsas previously decided.
“It's interesting how 'any time, any place' becomes 'a specific time, a specific safe space.' I'll be there on September 10th, as he agreed. I look forward to seeing you there.”
After being criticized for not holding a debate with Harris, Trump accepted the offer Fox News to hold a debate on September 4, earlier on Saturday.
“I have reached an agreement with Fox News will debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4. The debate was previously scheduled against Sleepy Joe Biden on ABC, but it has been cancelled because Biden will no longer be a participant and I am in litigation against ABC Network. and George Slopadopoulos, thus creating a conflict of interest,” he said.
The Republican candidate mentioned that the debate will be held in Pennsylvania; however, the exact location is yet to be decided.
