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Trump May Skip September 10 ABC News Debate with Harris Over Microphone Dispute

Aug 26, 2024, 02:00 PM

Donald Trump has suggested he may skip the upcoming September 10 presidential debate against Kamala Harris, citing disagreements over the debate rules. The main point of contention between the Trump and Harris campaigns is whether the candidates' microphones should be muted when it is not their turn to speak. Trump's team prefers the microphones to be muted, while Harris's team wants them to remain live. This disagreement has led to an impasse in the negotiations, raising doubts about whether the debate will take place as scheduled on ABC News. Trump had previously agreed to participate in the debate as the GOP nominee, but the ongoing dispute over the microphone rules, specifically the use of hot mics, has cast uncertainty over his participation.