July 26, 2024, Former President Donald Trump has shifted his stance on debating Kamala Harris, casting doubt on his participation in a scheduled debate. Initially hesitant about the debate format and venue, Trump had expressed willingness to debate Harris multiple times but has recently refused to commit to the September 10 debate originally planned with President Joe Biden.
Trump’s refusal to commit is partly due to uncertainty about whether Harris will be the Democratic nominee. Despite a significant number of Democratic delegates supporting Harris, she still needs to secure the nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
Harris criticized Trump for “backpedaling” on his debate commitment and reiterated her readiness to debate, emphasizing that voters deserve a clear comparison between the candidates.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a potential vice-presidential pick for Harris, suggested Trump’s reluctance to debate reflects his inability to defend his record. Fox News has proposed a new debate date of September 17, but it remains uncertain if Trump will agree to this or any other debate arrangement.
