Former President Donald Trump is refusing to commit to any general election debates until after Democrats decide on their nominee at the convention next month, according to his campaign. The campaign cited the ongoing political chaos surrounding Democratic candidate Joe Biden and uncertainty within the party as reasons for the delay in finalizing debate details. Trump’s campaign director suggested that Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, may be holding out for a different nominee, such as Vice President Kamala Harris.
Despite Trump’s hesitation, Harris has already secured enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee and has received endorsements from prominent Democrats, including Obama. Harris has expressed readiness to debate Trump and accused him of backpedaling on their previously agreed-upon debate date of September 10. Trump had initially agreed to three debates with Biden before he dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris.
The Trump campaign’s decision to delay debate scheduling until after the Democratic convention reflects the uncertainty and division within the Democratic Party regarding their nominee. Harris’s strong position as the likely nominee contrasts with Trump’s reluctance to commit to debating her, suggesting that the upcoming general election debates could be a contentious and highly anticipated event.
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