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2. Trump reiterates willingness to debate Sanders for charity to the tune of $10m, but an aide

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Fri May 27, 2016, 02:15 AM

May 2016

clarified that the former reality TV star was joking

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/26/california-debate-bernie-sanders-donald-trump

After kicking off a media frenzy by accepting an offer to debate Sanders, Trump changed his mind at least twice in the same day when pressed about whether he was serious about the prospect.

Sanders’ campaign confirmed he was serious about the opportunity if Trump was, but an aide to Trump clarified on Thursday that the former reality TV star was joking and had no intention to actually debate Sanders.

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Big 'ol Chicken.... don't wanna debate do ya!!!??? tomm2thumbs May 2016 #1

Trump reiterates willingness to debate Sanders for charity to the tune of $10m, but an aide MADem May 2016 #2