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Trump Refuses Further Debates with Kamala Harris Before Election

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On Thursday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced he would not engage in any further debates against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the upcoming November 5 election. Trump’s declaration comes after recent polls suggested that Harris performed better than him in their debate earlier in the week.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” Despite this, he previously participated in a debate against President Joe Biden in June and squared off with Harris on Tuesday. Trump continues to claim victory over Harris in their debate, but multiple sources indicate otherwise.

Mixed Reactions and Polling Data

Several key Republican donors and Trump advisers told Reuters that they believed Harris had outperformed Trump. The consensus was that Trump had struggled to stay on message, contributing to Harris’s perceived success.

The debate, watched by 67.1 million viewers, drew significant public attention. However, polls reveal contrasting opinions about who won. A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed 53% of respondents thought Harris performed better, compared to 24% who believed Trump came out on top. Similarly, CNN’s flash poll reported that a majority of viewers favored Harris’s performance, while YouGov’s poll indicated that 54% believed Harris won, with 31% backing Trump.

Calls for More Debates

In a rally shortly after Trump’s post, Kamala Harris responded, stating: “I believe we owe it to the voters to have another debate.” Despite her push, public opinion appears divided. According to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, 54% of registered voters felt that one debate was sufficient, while 46% wished for more.

With election day approaching, Trump’s decision to opt out of further debates may shape the final days of his campaign strategy.

 

Harris Rattles Trump in Combative Debate

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In a fiery debate, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, put Republican rival Donald Trump on the defensive, targeting his qualifications, legal troubles, and stance on abortion. Harris, 59, a former prosecutor, repeatedly provoked Trump, 78, who responded with a series of falsehoods. Trump defended the size of his rallies and falsely claimed immigrants were eating pets in Ohio, to which Harris responded, “Talk about extreme.”

The debate, the only one scheduled before the election, covered immigration, foreign policy, and healthcare but was light on detailed policy discussions. Harris’ aggressive approach kept Trump off balance, leading to mixed reactions from Republicans, with some admitting Trump’s struggles. Online prediction markets showed a drop in Trump’s chances, while Harris saw a boost.

Harris challenged Trump to a second debate, but Trump, claiming victory, appeared non-committal.

Harris Campaign Rejects Trump’s Claim on Hot Mic Agreement for Upcoming Debate

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Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign dismissed Donald Trump’s claim that both sides had agreed on muting microphones for the Sept. 10 debate, stating the terms remain unsettled with host network ABC. Trump had earlier announced that the debate would follow the same rules as his previous CNN debate, where no live audience and muted mics were in place. However, Harris’ team rejected this assertion, calling for open microphones throughout the debate to allow unfiltered exchanges. The controversy over “hot mics” highlights ongoing tensions between the campaigns, with Harris mocking Trump for allegedly backtracking on his stance. Negotiations with ABC continue as both candidates prepare for the high-stakes debate.