Trump and Harris Agree to September 10 Debate, Following CNN Rules
Trump and Harris to Debate on September 10
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has confirmed his participation in a debate with his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, on September 10. The debate will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and will be broadcast live on ABC.
Agreement on Debate Rules
Trump announced the debate on his social media platform, Truth, where he stated that the rules would mirror those of the last CNN debate. He emphasized that these rules worked well for everyone involved. The agreed-upon rules include no live audience and muted microphones when the candidates are not speaking. Trump highlighted that the debate would be fair, with no advance sharing of questions.
Previous Debate Controversies
This announcement comes after Trump hinted over the weekend that he might cancel the debate due to ongoing disputes between the campaigns over the debate format. He had also mentioned that Harris refused to participate in a previously scheduled debate on Fox News on September 4. Trump criticized Harris for not agreeing to the Fox News debate but left the date open in case she changes her mind.
Endorsement and Future Debates
The debate on September 10 follows the June 27 debate, after which US President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris. Trump also noted that there might be a potential third debate on NBC, though no agreement has been reached with Harris and the “Radical Left” for that event.
This debate will be a critical moment in the presidential race, setting the stage for the final months leading up to the election.
