Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Make Their First Debate Date Official
After deliberating on various options, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have agreed on details for their first presidential debate, sparking discussion of additional broadcasts.
Voters have their outcome for when they can expect to evaluate the presidential candidates as they take on their first debate. Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, now running as the Republican presidential candidate, have officially agreed on the location and time for their televised debate.
Kamala Harris just released a statement saying she will be attending the September 10 debate that Donald Trump previously agreed to and is now backpedaling on.
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) July 29, 2024
“[I] will be there on September 10th. We’ll see if Trump shows.”https://t.co/TLwWmJj5Fy pic.twitter.com/mmcZ6rP3TV
The first debate, hosted by ABC, is scheduled for September 10. This announcement was long-awaited, following numerous attempts to decide on a network and date between the two candidates.
ABC News originally planned to host the second debate between President Biden and Donald Trump on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m.
— Michael Grossman (@MichaelArt123) August 3, 2024
Harris
I'll be there, and happy speak with a national audience if he doesn't show.
At the start of Harris’s campaign, she stepped up to elevate her current title of Vice President, and she prepared to step in with a debate planned for Trump and Joe Biden in the same circumstances. Trump later withdrew his agreement to the debate, sparking controversial reactions while viewers awaited Harris’s response and further decision on the debate.
See below as Harris responded during her Atlanta event following the exchange.
Kamala Harris to Donald Trump at her Atlanta rally:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 30, 2024
“Donald, I do hope you'll reconsider to meet me on the debate stage. As the saying goes, if you got something to say, say it to my face”
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Harris then declined Trump’s request for a September 4 debate in Pennsylvania to broadcast on Fox News, in which Trump stated, “I’ll see her on September 4, or I won’t see her at all,” on Truth Social.
Trump later proposed three debate options, to which Harris confirmed her attendance for the terms of September 10 on ABC as previously scheduled. Trump’s reconfirmation of his participation puts the pair back at square one, but preparations for the same broadcast continue as planned.
Paparazzi questioned Harris about the three debate opportunities mentioned by Trump. Harris responded, exclaiming, “I hear he’s finally committed to it, and I’m looking forward to it.”
HAHAHAH HOLY SMOKES
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 8, 2024
Kamala Harris is refusing to debate in two presidential debates scheduled by Trump
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Trump remains confident that the two will publicly debate two additional times, as expressed on his social media, although Harris’s campaign ensures she has only agreed to September 10. He concludes his post by proclaiming, “I look forward to seeing Kamala at all three debates.”
Despite discussing alternate dates, the Democratic candidate and her team affirm their commitment to the single scheduled appearance, noting that additional plans may be considered pending Trump’s attendance at the initial event.
Tune in to ABC on September 10 to gather your opinions as Harris and Trump take the stand to discuss their political intentions.
