US President Joe Biden has refused to pledge to take part in a debate with Republican presidential candidate Trump, saying it would depend on the actions of his likely opponent.
What Biden said to Trump's challenge to the debate
It depends on his behavior.
Joe Biden
President of the USA
The former president said he was ready to participate in the debate, organized by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, which has overseen the debate for the past three decades.
What is known about Trump's challenge
Donald Trump has challenged US President Joe Biden to a debate ahead of the November election, despite the fact that he himself has previously avoided a number of Republican primaries.
It is important for the good of our country that Joe Biden and I discuss the issues that are so vital to America and the American people. That's why I call for a debate anytime, anywhere, anywhere! — said Donald Trump.
At the same time, Trump previously ignored debates with Republican rivals five times during the primaries, even though his opponent Chris Christie called the former president a "chicken" for avoiding discussions.
Biden called Trump's appeal an attempt to expand his audience.
I know that Donald Trump is hungry for attention and trying to broaden his appeal beyond the MAGA base [supporters of Trump's Make America Great Again slogan]. And that's a conversation we'll have at the appropriate time in this cycle. If he's that desperate to see President Biden in prime time, he doesn't have to wait! He could join the tens of millions of Americans who will tune in to watch the State of the Union tomorrow night, said Biden campaign spokesman Michael Tyler.
The Commission on Presidential Debates has already announced the September and October debate dates for the presidential candidates, as well as the date for the vice presidential debates.
On November 5, 2024, the 60th presidential election in the history of the United States will take place. Americans will elect the 47th president.
