Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have officially agreed to participate in a televised debate on September 10, hosted by ABC News. This marks a significant development in the 2024 presidential campaign, as it will be the first face-to-face encounter between the two candidates before the November election.Trump has proposed two additional debates: September 4 on Fox News and September 25 on NBC. However, Harris has not yet confirmed her participation in these additional debates. The Trump campaign has been trying to pressure Harris to engage more with the media, with Trump criticizing her for not giving interviews since launching her campaign.Both candidates have made critical comments about each other in the lead-up to the debates. Trump has called Harris ‘incompetent and dumb’ and claimed she ‘can’t do an interview’. He also stated, ‘I think it’s very important to have debates. I look forward to the debates because I think we have to set the record straight’. Harris, for her part, said she was ‘glad he has finally committed’ to debating her and is ‘looking forward to it and hope he shows up’.Recent polls show Harris gaining momentum. According to an Ipsos poll, Harris is currently leading with 42% of the vote, compared to Trump’s 37%. This shift in polling numbers may have influenced Trump’s decision to agree to the debates.The upcoming debate takes place against a backdrop of concerns about the potential aftermath of the election. Former President Joe Biden has expressed doubts about a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses, citing Trump’s past behavior and statements. Trump, however, has stated that ‘there will be a peaceful transition, if the elections are honest’.As the September 10 debate approaches, both campaigns are intensifying their strategies. Trump’s team plans to focus on portraying Harris as ‘failed, weak and dangerously liberal,’ while criticizing the policies of the current administration. Meanwhile, Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have been campaigning across battleground states, drawing large crowds and raising significant funds.
Key points
- Trump and Harris have agreed to a televised debate on September 10, hosted by ABC News.
- Trump has proposed additional debates, but Harris has not confirmed participation in these.
- Recent polls show Harris leading Trump, potentially influencing Trump’s decision to agree to debates.
- There are concerns about a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses the election.
- Both campaigns are intensifying their strategies, with Trump’s team focusing on portraying Harris negatively.
Contradictions👾Trump initially refused to debate Harris on ABC but has now agreed to the September 10 debate.
👾There are conflicting statements about Trump’s willingness to accept election results and ensure a peaceful transition of power.
