Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again by announcing that he plans to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News prior to the previously scheduled ABC debate on September 10. In a post on Truth Social, he stated, “The first Debate with Kamala Harris… will be with FoxNews on September 4th, 2024, LIVE from beautiful Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.” He went on to outline a series of debates, including one at Independence Hall in Philadelphia and another on NBC in Grand Rapids.
However, the Harris campaign has refuted Trump’s claims, indicating that they had only agreed to the debate with ABC. Originally, both Trump and President Joe Biden had consented to this debate, but after Biden’s exit from the race, Trump expressed his preference for Fox News over what he labeled as “Fake News ABC.”
In a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump did indicate he would participate in the ABC debate scheduled for September 10, seemingly contradicting his earlier statements. This lack of clarity has drawn skepticism from both supporters and critics alike.
On social media, reactions varied widely. One user, labeling Trump as “Dementia Don,” quipped about his tendency to make unverified claims. A HuffPost journalist also pointed out that Trump’s suggestion of a Fox News debate appeared to be wishful thinking, while an anti-Trump news outlet criticized his credibility further by suggesting that he was fabricating debate schedules.
Meanwhile, Democratic fundraiser Jon Cooper humorously remarked that Harris would consider more debates only if Trump shows up for the ABC one, adding a playful jab about “chickening out.”