President Biden is open to debating former President Trump as they get ready for a likely face-off in November's presidential election.
Biden stated that his decision to debate the former president hinges on Trump's conduct.
Trump did not take part in any Republican primary debates during this election cycle, even as the race narrowed down to two top GOP contenders. Trump called for Biden to debate him before Election Day. He emphasized the importance of debating for the benefit of the country and its people.
Trump reiterated his call for debates in various settings and times. He made this statement on Truth Social on Wednesday evening. Trump urged for debates at any time and place, emphasizing the importance of discussing critical issues.
The Biden campaign dismissed Trump's request for debates, labeling it as a thirst for attention, just before Biden delivered the State of the Union address.
During the speech, Biden took aim at his predecessor, highlighting the differences between his administration and the potential for another Trump term. Vice President Harris avoided questions about whether Biden should debate the former president as the race intensifies.She sidestepped the query and argued that the differences between Biden and Trump are so distinct that the choice is evident.
Vice President Harris avoided discussing whether Biden will or should debate Trump in a recent interview as the election heats up.
NBC News's Peter Alexander asked Harris if President Biden will commit to debating Donald Trump in an interview scheduled to air on NBC Nightly News. During the interview, Harris was asked about the possibility of President Biden debating Donald Trump by NBC News's Peter Alexander. Harris replied that she had not discussed the matter with the president and redirected the question by emphasizing the clear differences between Biden and Trump.
She avoided directly addressing if Biden should debate Trump and instead stressed the stark contrast between the two.
Alexander questioned if Biden should debate Trump, to which Harris replied that the decision would be made soon.
Harris stated that the decision about whether President Biden will debate Trump will be made soon.
Following the Super Tuesday contests, Biden secured victory in the Democratic primaries, while Trump won all but one on the Republican side. Nikki Haley, Trump's sole primary rival, suspended her campaign shortly after. After the Super Tuesday results, Biden dominated the Democratic contests, and Trump emerged victorious in all but one of the Republican contests. Nikki Haley, Trump's only primary rival, dropped out shortly after. After the Super Tuesday results, Biden triumphed in the Democratic contests, and Trump won nearly all the Republican contests. Nikki Haley, Trump's only primary opponent, ended her campaign soon after.
Both party front-runners are on winning streaks, and the general election is all but set as they both work to secure the delegates needed for their respective party nominations.
