Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has hinted that he might be pulling a no-show at the upcoming presidential debate set for September 10th against Vice President Kamala Harris, and he’s got some solid reasons that would make even the most skeptical of analysts nod in agreement. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump made it clear that he’s not interested in playing games with a network that has an apparent bias against him.
Trump succinctly pointed out the absurdity of debating Harris on ABC News, especially after witnessing the “lightweight reporter” Jonathan Karl’s performance during an interview with Senator Tom Cotton, which was characterized as ridiculous and thinly veiled opposition. Those familiar with the media’s antics won’t be surprised that Trump referred to ABC as “FAKE NEWS.” Why would he choose to spill his secrets to a panel of self-proclaimed Trump haters? Makes one wonder whether he’d be better off debating a wall instead.
Here we go
Donald Trump now suggests he won't do the ABC debate with Vice President Harris: “And I ask, why would I do the debate against Kamala Harris on that network?”
What a coward. pic.twitter.com/Ppyz7Kbarq
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 26, 2024
The former president also raised a crucial query: why did Harris dodge the opportunity to face him on more favorable turf, such as Fox News, NBC, or even CNN? The avoidance speaks volumes. One can almost hear her henchmen whispering in her ear about avoiding a real showdown. As Trump entertains the idea of skipping what is shaping up to be a less-than-stellar debate experience on the Walt Disney-owned network, the anticipation builds on what his next move might be.
This upcoming debate has origins dating back to when Joe Biden was still in the running for the Democrats, a fact that adds an intriguing layer to this whole scenario. Trump has already tossed around the idea of holding a different event on September 4, instead of debating Harris on Fox News, since she would rather mingle with the likes of David Muir and Linsey Davis than tackle the likes of Hannity. Intending to host a “tele-town hall” instead, Trump is clearly intent on leveraging his popularity in ways that align more closely with his voter base.
While the political chess match unfolds, it’s interesting to note that Harris, who initially agreed to the September 10 date, suddenly finds herself in a less powerful position. With an appeal to more mainstream networks and the possible failure of their planned debate hanging over her campaign, one can’t help but chuckle at the unfolding drama. Let’s hope the audience is ready for more than just talking points; perhaps a live-action re-enactment of an “escape from the media trap” would spice things up.
