Former President Donald Trump announces that he has agreed to participate in three debates against Vice President Kamala Harris in September. Speaking at a press event from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, Trump states that the debates will be hosted by Fox News, ABC, and NBC. However, it remains unclear if the Harris campaign has agreed to these debates, as the two campaigns continue to negotiate the terms.
This press conference marks Trump’s first public appearance since Harris secured the Democratic nomination and selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. During the event, Trump emphasized his preference for running against Harris rather than President Biden, who exited the 2024 race under pressure from his own party.
Trump launched several attacks against Harris and Walz, labeling Harris a “radical leftist” and criticizing her records on border security and immigration. He also accused the media of being lenient on Harris, questioning her ability to handle crime and other pressing issues. Trump argued that Democrats “took the presidency away” from Biden and suggested that the upcoming debates are crucial for public scrutiny.
Discussions for the debates are ongoing, with Trump asserting that the “other side has to agree to the terms.” The debates are anticipated to be significant events in the campaign, offering voters a direct comparison between the candidates’ policies and visions for the future.
