Staff Reports
Donald Trump has rolled out the red carpet for a debate extravaganza with none other than Kamala Harris, proposing a trio of showdowns across major networks. The schedule includes a lively debate on Fox News slated for September 4, followed by an ABC event on September 10, and the grand finale on NBC on September 25. The former president appears ready to bring the heat, while Harris seems more interested in dodging the spotlight.
During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump enthusiastically laid out the debate plans, assuring that the agreements with Fox, ABC, and NBC were almost set in stone—all pending a simple nod from the Harris campaign. He voiced hope that Harris would accept the terms and join him, showing that Trump’s confidence in the ring is as solid as ever. Though they previously locked horns on the ABC proposal while Joe Biden was still courting voters, it’s become a game of chicken for Harris, who has tried to paint Trump as the one too terrified to step into the arena.
TRUMP CONFIRMS DEBATES!
Now Kamala has to accept. pic.twitter.com/xjrrS3spjg
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 8, 2024
In a somewhat concerning display of indecisiveness, Harris’ camp initially signaled interest in debating Trump in Grand Rapids—but with strings attached, of course. They insisted that Trump first prove he’s ready to participate in the ABC showdown, a commitment that Trump had already made. This avoidance of Fox News almost screams that Kamala would rather nurse her political fragility than contest with Trump on a network that tends to be less friendly to her party’s agenda.
Analyzing the situation reveals a classic fear from the left; the Harris campaign’s reluctance to engage in a robust debate on Fox not only suggests trepidation but also a desire to control the narrative. The idea that another debate could happen hinges on whether Trump fulfills the conditions they concocted. One might be left wondering if Harris prefers delivering carefully scripted speeches over tackling spontaneous questions, even from the more sympathetic press. Trump should have simply told her it’s all or nothing; that way, we might not have to deal with this circus act at all.
Even more amusingly, the Harris team might be counting on the false hope that some leftist judge will manage to keep Trump occupied on September 18. If that goes off as planned, it could save her from facing him more than once, and that’s certainly a win in the Harris playbook. As liberal journalists continue to throw softballs, one has to chuckle at the thought of real debate slipping right through Kamala’s fingers. Everyone’s eyes will undoubtedly be glued to the screen come September to witness if Harris finally gets the courage to take on Trump as the clock ticks down.
