The candidate for the post of president of the USA, Republican Donald Trump and his team refused to hold a debate with the opponent from the Democrats, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Points of attention
- Republican candidate Donald Trump declines to hold a debate with Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris, leading to sharp criticism and negotiations.
- Kamala Harris, the declared Democratic presidential candidate, emphasizes the importance of public debates and accuses Trump of backing out of the agreement.
- The article highlights the Democrats' readiness to nominate Harris for the post of vice president and the significance of the debate in showcasing the candidates' views to voters.
- Trump's team cites the lack of an official Democratic candidate announcement as the reason for the debate refusal, prompting a debate on the ethics of pre-emptive planning.
- The sudden change in debate moderators from ABC News to Fox News underscores the political strategies at play and the attempts to influence the narrative in the US presidential race.
How Trump explains his refusal to debate with Harris
According to Trump spokesman Stephen Cheng, plans for the debate cannot be agreed upon until the Democrats officially announce their own candidate.
It would be inappropriate to plan events with Harris, because the Democrats may well change their minds, Cheng said.
What Kamala Harris says
For her part, Kamala Harris subjected the position of Trump's team to sharp criticism.
What happened to "anytime, anywhere?" Harris asked.
The article emphasizes that the Democrats are ready to nominate Harris and her unnamed candidate for the post of vice president on August 7.
She is currently the only declared Democratic presidential candidate and has the support of nearly every major party figure.
On Thursday, the vice president said she was "ready to debate Donald Trump" and accused him of "reneging" on the deal for the Sept. 10 event hosted by ABC News.
Voters deserve to see the split screen that exists in this race on the debate stage, Harris emphasized.
The second debate between Biden and Trump was to take place on September 10. They were agreed upon even before the president left the race. However, on Tuesday, Trump, although he agreed to a debate with Harris, suddenly announced that he wants to change the moderator - instead of ABC News, he craves the conservative and more favorable to him Fox News.
