Donald Trump says he 'probably' will debate Kamala Harris but 'can also make a case for not'

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 9:25 PM EDT, July 29, 2024


NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump on Monday seemed to back away from his earlier commitment to debate Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning the value of a meetup and saying he “probably” will debate but he “can also make a case for not doing it.”

Trump, in an interview with Fox News Channel that aired Monday night, was pressed several times about committing to debating Harris before giving a squishier answer than he had in recent days.

The Republican former president had been eager to debate President Joe Biden when he was the Democratic nominee after months of suggesting that Biden was not mentally up for the matchup — or the presidency. But after Biden dropped out of the race and Harris became poised to be the Democratic presidential candidate, Trump has been questioning the terms of the original debate he agreed to with Biden. He has suggested the Sept. 10 debate on ABC News should be moved to a different network, calling ABC “fake news.”

Last week, in a phone call with reporters, Trump was asked if he’d commit to debating Harris at least once. He responded: “Oh yes, absolutely. I’d want to,” and said there was an obligation to debate.

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[democrank]

1. Trump is a 5-star coward.

Way down deep he’s scared s…less of Vice President Harris.

[riversedge]

2. None of Trump's excuses for not debating Harris will hold water but my guess

is that he will weasel out of any debate.

[BlueKota]

3. I'm confused. I thought he said be wasn't going to debate her.

He said in a clip of the interview I saw that people already know who he is and where he stands.

[Think. Again.]

5. Probably shouldn't try to make sense of a liar's statements.

[BlueKota]

10. Good point

[FakeNoose]

22. He cancelled the debate that had been scheduled with Biden

... then later he said he wanted to debate Kamala, but not until after the Democratic convention. (No date selected.)

Now he's making noises like he won't debate her at all. Is anyone surprised at that?

[BlueKota]

23. He's a cross between a chicken and a weasel

[FakeNoose]

30. Great choice of metaphors!

[Think. Again.]

4. It's a win-win for us either way...

Harris will either cream him in front of the world or Harris will get an hour of highly publicized national TV time alone to campaign with.

[Paladin]

6. Translation: He won't debate her.

Chickenshit coward.

[OrlandoDem2]

7. Every time Trump opens his mouth she should be prepared to point out the lies.

Debates are about a vibe. These days they are not about ideas. She could start each response to him with things like….

The emperor has no clothes!

That’s just weird!

How do I debate word salad?

He doesn’t even understand what he said!

[BlueKota]

11. Remember Reagan's "there you go again?"

[OrlandoDem2]

12. Exactly! Harris doesn't need wonky facts. She needs to look normal

and make Trump look like an idiot.

[Sucha NastyWoman]

8. This sounds just like what he said about whether or not he would testify at his recent trial

Waffling. I’m betting he won’t debate.

[KarenS]

9. Gish Gallop will not work again,,,, nt

[OrlandoDem2]

13. She should say "word salad". I don't think most Americans know "gish gallop"

That’s basically all she has to say after almost anything he says.

[KarenS]

14. My point is that the Gish Gallop technique would not work again,,,,

she will be ready for it. On the other hand, it would be funny if he were to try it again

But, I don't think he will debate her.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

15. Absolutely, Trump wants to debate Harris. And, ...

... Absolutely, Trump will take the stand at his trial(s).

Absolutely.

[Srkdqltr]

16. dithering old man. Typical.

[IronLionZion]

17. Because he's a scared little chicken

[cstanleytech]

18. Why is the felon not in prison?

[Kid Berwyn]

21. I would like to know, as well.

Why isn't Trump in prison?

[Zoomie1986]

34. Because he hasn't been sentenced yet

For the conviction(s) he has.

Kinda how it works.

[SunSeeker]

19. Chickenshit loser.

[Martin68]

20. There he goes again, being weird.

[MuseRider]

24. My childhood

just came flying out of the dusty closet of my mind..."Donald Trump is afraid of a girl!"

[Aussie105]

25. Reasons for Trump NOT to debate Harris . . .

1. He will just go into his default personal attack mode.
(And she won't care. Sneer and maybe retaliate. And call him OLD!)

2. He is outclassed verbally by someone who can think and speak clearly.

3. He has no political policies, just hot air and revenge/war talk.

4. He is a coward and knows he will be outclassed.

5. He won't remember what he has said in the past, or in the last minute or two.

6. His diaper will be full within minutes.

7. His meds will wear off at the wrong time.

8. Bone spurs and wounded ear will cause him pain.

Perhaps Donald is starting to realise that weird, nasty and vindictive really aren't a good look for a Presidential candidate?
(But that is all he got.)

[bamagal62]

26. He's skeered...

[dslyahoo]

27. Trump never speaks straight or clear...

… unless what he is saying is a lie or he is bullying someone.

[Blue Owl]

28. Go fuck a toilet, tRump

[Faux pas]

29. Lol

if he does, I doubt Kamala will let him stalk her around the stage. I cringe every time I flashback to him watching skulking over Hillary's shoulder, it was so weird

[VBNMW]

31. So that's a no then.

eom

[LetMyPeopleVote]

32. Kamala Harris is calling TFG out

I love these attacks on TFG by the Harris campaign calling TFG out for refusing to debate

Link to tweet

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Link to tweet

I would love to see TFG debate Kamala Harris and these attacks may help.

[Zoomie1986]

33. Flip-flopper weirdo

nt

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

35. Donald, if you had any kind of a plan for this election

NOT debating would be the worst option. It would make you appear weak and afraid of Harris. You don't want that to be the impression the undecideds have about you, do you? So go ahead and debate her. It's really your best option. And I will find it quite entertaining!