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Harris Campaign Accuses Trump of Backing Out of September 10th ABC Debate, Proposes Fox News Debate Instead

Aug 3, 2024, 03:59 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign has accused former President Donald Trump of backing out of a previously agreed debate on September 10th hosted by ABC. The Harris campaign has repeatedly stated that Trump is 'running scared' and 'needs to man up.' Trump, on the other hand, has proposed a new debate date on September 4th, to be hosted by Fox News with a full arena audience and Fox moderators. Harris has refused to accept the new terms, insisting on sticking to the original September 10th date on ABC. Trump's decision to back out of the ABC debate, citing legal conflicts, and propose new terms has led to a heated exchange between the two camps, with Harris's campaign communications director Michael Tyler accusing Trump of trying to avoid facing her under the agreed conditions.