The Biden campaign has accepted CBS News’ invitation for a vice presidential debate this summer between Vice President Kamala Harris and the Republican VP nominee. They plan to adhere to guidelines put forth by the campaign, proposing dates of July 23 or August 13. In response, former President Trump said he would accept Biden’s proposed timeline, scheduling a presidential debate for June 27 on CNN and the second for September 10 on ABC News. Biden’s campaign requested that the debates take place inside a TV studio with minimal distractions, involving only the two candidates and a moderator. They also made it clear they did not want third-party candidates to participate.
Biden and Trump traded jabs over their debate prowess, with Biden challenging Trump to debates twice. Trump responded by stating that Biden is the worst debater he has faced and called him a “crooked” individual. Trump expressed that he is ready for a debate, even if it has to be facilitated by the Commission on Presidential Debates, despite his skepticism of the organization. When confronted with the proposed June and September debate dates, Trump said they were fully acceptable to him and that he would provide his transportation to the event. Biden quickly accepted an invitation from CNN for a debate on June 27, challenging Trump to join him. Trump responded, saying he would be there and is looking forward to a debate in Atlanta.
Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to reiterate his willingness to debate Biden and discuss various policy issues like immigration, inflation, taxes, and foreign policy. He suggested having more than two debates and holding them in large venues to maximize excitement. Despite Biden’s rumored discomfort with crowds, Trump showed eagerness for the opportunity to face off against him in a debate setting. Trump has been actively engaging with the public through campaign events and media appearances, building up anticipation for a potential debate with Biden. The back-and-forth between the two candidates signals an eagerness for a lively and informative exchange of ideas in the lead-up to the presidential election.
