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 5 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 ‘barely competent’ 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%. A Marquette University Law School poll shows Harris leading Trump 53% to 47% among likely voters. This shift in polling numbers may have influenced Trump’s decision to agree to the debates.The September 10 debate promises to be a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential race, offering voters a direct comparison of the two candidates and their policies. As the debate approaches, both candidates are likely to focus on key campaign issues, with Trump criticizing the current administration’s policies and Harris expected to challenge Trump’s record and vision for the country.
Key points
- Trump and Harris have agreed to a televised debate on September 10, hosted by ABC News.
- Trump has proposed two additional debates, but Harris has not committed to these.
- Recent polls show Harris leading Trump in voter intentions.
- Both candidates have exchanged critical comments about each other’s competence and willingness to debate.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about Trump’s initial stance on debating Harris.
Some sources suggest he initially rejected the idea, while others imply he has been pushing for debates.
