I can't remember the specifics now, but a few weeks ago
someone from the Dump campaign was trying to add some new conditions to the rules for the debates.
Not the silly idea to have some right-wing fascist serve as host (I can't remember his name . . . he wasn't soemone I am familiar with), but I think there were a few other ideas being floated from either the White House or the campaign (it's hard to tell the difference with these criminals.)
That's why I halfway suspect Dump may want out of the debates. If he keeps trying to change the debate rules at this late date, there's something going on. But that was a few weeks ago and I haven't heard much since.
It's quite interesting that he says he doesn't need to prepare for the debates. I think he's just too undisciplined to prepare. He's never done any real work in his life so I'm sure he doesn't know how. And he refuses to listen to anyone. Please proceed, dumb ass!