Trump Is Ready For The Debate

Former President Donald Trump has voiced his eagerness for the upcoming presidential debate on September 10th, where he will face off against Vice President Kamala Harris. This debate, hosted by ABC News, will be the second of the 2024 election cycle, and Harris’s debut as the Democratic Party’s nominee, following her unexpected selection in July.

Trump has criticized the rapid shift in how Harris is being portrayed by Democrats and the media. He noted the sudden praise for Harris, who has been labeled as a “wonderful” vice president, and expressed skepticism about these endorsements. “But she’s not wonderful,” Trump asserted in an interview on Fox News’s Life, Liberty, and Levin. He is looking forward to the debate, where he believes Harris’s true abilities will be revealed.

Trump also raised concerns about the legitimacy of Harris’s candidacy, alleging that President Biden was effectively removed through an internal party maneuver. He went further to question Biden’s current role, highlighting the president’s frequent vacations. Trump argued that the U.S. and its military have enormous potential that could only be realized under strong leadership—specifically, his own. He emphasized that a Harris presidency would lead to global instability and vowed that his leadership would firmly reject “woke” ideologies.

Ahead of the debate, Harris has accused Trump of “surrendering to his advisors” by agreeing to debate rules that include muting microphones when not speaking, a rule similar to the one used in CNN’s debate. She implied that Trump’s team lacks confidence in him. Trump, however, has defended the debate format and has stated that he is not investing heavily in debate preparation, despite receiving advice from former Hawaii lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard, who recently endorsed Trump, has suggested that Trump should focus on Harris’s “character” during their exchange.