The Trump campaign has expressed displeasure at the decision of the Commission on Presidential Debates to decline their request for an accelerated debate schedule with President Joe Biden. The campaign argued that by not moving up the debates, the commission is doing a disservice to the American public who deserve to hear from both candidates before casting their votes. In response to the commission’s decision, the Trump campaign stated that they are committed to making their preferred debate schedule happen and extended an invitation to every television network in America to host a debate. Former President Trump has expressed his willingness to debate Biden anytime, anywhere, and anyplace, and called on Biden’s team to work with them to set up a debate as soon as possible.
During an interview with Howard Stern, President Biden confirmed that he would agree to debate Trump, putting an end to months of speculation on whether the debates would happen this year. Trump, who refused to debate his Republican primary opponents before becoming the presumptive nominee, quickly invited Biden to debate “ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANYPLACE” in a post on Truth Social. He suggested holding their first debate at the New York City courthouse where he has been on trial in his hush-money case, claiming that Biden did not show up for the impromptu debate despite never agreeing to be there.
The Commission on Presidential Debates, which set this year’s debate schedule in November, has scheduled three general election debates to take place before the election between the nominees. The debates are set to occur on September 16 at Texas State University, September 25 at Lafayette College, and October 9 at the University of Utah. Traditionally, three debates take place prior to presidential elections, although Trump and Biden only participated in two debates in 2020 due to Trump refusing to take part in one that was virtual due to COVID-19 concerns. The election is set to occur on November 5, but it is uncertain whether Trump and Biden will participate in the scheduled debates. Biden has expressed willingness to debate Trump somewhere but does not know when exactly.
The Trump campaign criticized the Commission on Presidential Debates for not agreeing to their demands for an accelerated debate schedule with Biden, calling it “unacceptable.” They argued that by refusing to move up the debates, the commission is denying the American public the opportunity to hear from both candidates before casting their votes. Despite the commission’s decision, the Trump campaign stated their commitment to making their preferred debate schedule happen and invited every television network in America to host a debate. Former President Trump reiterated his willingness to debate Biden anytime, anywhere, and anyplace, and called on Biden’s team to work with them to set up a debate as soon as possible.
President Biden confirmed his willingness to debate Trump during an interview with Howard Stern, ending speculation about whether the debates would take place this year. Trump, who had refused to debate his Republican primary opponents before becoming the presumptive nominee, quickly invited Biden to debate “ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANYPLACE” on Truth Social. Trump suggested holding their first debate at the New York City courthouse where he has been on trial in his hush-money case, claiming that Biden did not show up for the impromptu debate despite never agreeing to be there. The Commission on Presidential Debates has scheduled three general election debates, but it is unclear whether Trump and Biden will participate.
The Commission on Presidential Debates, which set this year’s debate schedule in November, has scheduled three general election debates before the election between the nominees. The debates are set to occur on September 16 at Texas State University, September 25 at Lafayette College, and October 9 at the University of Utah. Trump and Biden only participated in two debates in 2020 due to Trump refusing to take part in one that was virtual due to COVID-19 concerns. The election is set to occur on November 5, but it is uncertain whether Trump and Biden will participate in the scheduled debates. Biden has said he is willing to debate Trump somewhere but does not know when it will happen.