On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump declared that he has successfully come to an agreement with the “Radical Left Democrats” regarding a debate with “Comrade Kamala Harris,” scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, on ABC.
Harris had previously stated her willingness to engage in a debate with Trump in late July; however, there has been ongoing discussion concerning the specifics, including the debate’s regulations. Recently, the Harris campaign advocated for modifications to the debate rules, specifically requesting unmuted microphones. This led to speculation that the Harris campaign was aiming for another opportunity to assertively interject with an “I’m speaking” moment.
One person familiar with the negotiations told Politico Playbook, “She’s more than happy to have exchanges with him if he tries to interrupt her. And given how shook he seems by her, he’s very prone to having intemperate outbursts and … I think the campaign would want viewers to hear [that].”
The Trump campaign responded by stating that they had accepted the terms of the ABC debate on the same basis as those of the CNN debate, which featured muted microphones.
“The Harris camp, after having already agreed to the CNN rules, asked for a seated debate, with notes, and opening statements. We said no changes to the agreed upon rules,” senior Trump adviser Jason Miller said.
In light of this, Trump declared victory in the contest, asserting that the regulations will ultimately mirror those of the CNN debate.
“I have reached an agreement with the Radical Left Democrats for a Debate with Comrade Kamala Harris. It will be Broadcast Live on ABC FAKE NEWS, by far the nastiest and most unfair newscaster in the business, on Tuesday, September 10th, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,” Trump announced on Truth Social.
“The Rules will be the same as the last CNN Debate, which seemed to work out well for everyone except, perhaps, Crooked Joe Biden. The Debate will be ‘stand up,’ and Candidates cannot bring notes, or ‘cheat sheets,’” Trump explained.
“We have also been given assurance by ABC that this will be a ‘fair and equitable’ Debate, and that neither side will be given the questions in advance (No Donna Brazile!),” he remarked, noting that Harris failed to agree to a Fox News debate on September 4. However, he said “that date will be held open in case she changes her mind or, Flip Flops, as she has done on every single one of her long held and cherished policy beliefs.”
“A possible third Debate, which would go to NBC FAKE NEWS, has not been agreed to by the Radical Left,” Trump added.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
