Republican presidential candidate, former US President Trump and US Vice President Kamala Harris.
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The Harris marketing campaign on Saturday accused former President Donald Trump of attempting to vary the phrases of the Sept. 10 ABC Information debate to create a debate atmosphere that may give him a bonus.
Trump introduced on “Reality Social” on Friday that he has agreed to Fox Information holding a debate on September 4, with Fox Information moderators and the whole viewers in attendance.
“Donald Trump obtained scared, tried to withdraw from a debate he had agreed to, and ran on to Fox Information to bail him out,” Harris marketing campaign spokesman Michael Taylor stated in a press release Saturday.
Trump stated the continued lawsuit with ABC Information created a “battle of curiosity.” Fox Information didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
“He must cease enjoying video games and take part within the debate that he has dedicated to on September 10. The vp will likely be there indirectly and use the chance to handle a prime-time nationwide viewers,” Taylor stated.
The Trump marketing campaign didn’t instantly reply to a request for touch upon the Harris marketing campaign’s assertion.
Days after Biden withdrew and endorsed Harris, Trump stated he was keen to debate the vp a number of occasions. As Harris rose within the polls and raised file fundraising, Trump repeatedly walked again the unique deal.
The Harris marketing campaign stated the vp will attend the September 10 debate no matter whether or not Trump attends.
Taylor added that the marketing campaign could be open to additional debates after the 2 end their ABC Information debate: “Any time, anywhere, anywhere, Mr. No. appeared.