The stage is set for another potential showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Harris has accepted an invitation for a second presidential debate hosted by CNN, scheduled for October 23rd. However, Trump has declined, claiming that it’s too late with voting already underway.
The proposed debate format mirrors the June encounter between the two, featuring a 90-minute session where Harris and Trump would field questions from moderators without a live audience. This follows an earlier debate hosted by ABC News in September, where Harris appeared to gain the upper hand against the former president.
Trump’s initial rejection echoes his stance following the September 10th debate, where he declared that there would be no further debates. Yet, his recent change of heart, with a suggestion of a third debate last week, only to be followed by a decisive ‘no’ this time around, highlights his shifting position.
This dynamic comes as the US presidential election draws closer, with November 5th marking the voting day. If the debate takes place, it will occur during a pivotal point in the campaign season, offering a platform for Harris and Trump to further engage with voters and articulate their vision for the country.
While Harris’s campaign emphasizes the importance of the debate as a duty to voters, Trump’s reasoning hinges on the practicality of the timing, with voting already underway. It remains to be seen whether this debate will actually transpire, but its potential impact on the election narrative is undeniable.
