Trump and Harris have confirmed their participation in a debate scheduled for September 10 on ABC, with two additional dates being planned.
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During a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate on August 8, 2024, former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced that he and Vice President Kamala Harris have agreed to a debate on September 10, hosted by ABC News. Trump also revealed that he has committed to two additional debates: one with Fox News on September 4 and another with NBC News on September 25.
Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, expressed her willingness to discuss further debates after the September 10 event. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force Two in Michigan, Harris reiterated her eagerness to debate Trump, emphasizing the importance of the September 10 date.
Trump, at his Mar-a-Lago press conference, underscored the significance of debates and mentioned that CBS News will host a vice-presidential debate between his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, and Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. While Fox News had already agreed to host a Trump-Harris debate on September 4, NBC News proposed multiple dates, with Trump’s campaign agreeing to September 25, though Harris’ campaign has not yet confirmed that date.
This announcement marked a shift from Trump’s previous stance, where he had refused to participate in the ABC debate due to a pending defamation lawsuit against the network. Harris had criticized Trump for his initial refusal, especially since the September 10 debate was originally scheduled for Trump to face President Joe Biden, who recently withdrew from the election.
Trump’s hour-long press conference came as the Harris-Walz ticket gained momentum. Trump’s campaign has been urging Harris and Walz to engage more with the media, accusing Harris of avoiding reporters since Biden’s withdrawal and endorsement of her candidacy.
Harris and Walz have been actively campaigning in key states without holding press conferences. Trump’s campaign has criticized Harris for her lack of media engagement, with Trump claiming she is avoiding interviews due to incompetence.
Harris campaign spokesman Ammar Moussa responded by accusing Trump of seeking attention and running a campaign focused on revenge rather than solutions. Moussa argued that Trump’s agenda would negatively impact people’s lives.