Trump Raises Questions About ABC Debate

Former President Donald Trump has raised significant concerns about participating in next month’s debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, which is set to be hosted by ABC News. In a recent statement on Truth Social, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the network’s coverage and its overall approach.

Trump criticized the network’s recent programming, particularly an interview conducted by Jonathan Karl with Senator Tom Cotton. He described the interview as unfair and suggested that ABC News’ broader editorial stance is biased against him. Trump questioned why he should agree to participate in a debate moderated by a network he views as antagonistic.

Additionally, Trump recalled past controversies involving ABC News, such as Donna Brazile’s involvement in the 2016 Democratic primaries, suggesting that similar biases could affect the upcoming debate. He also raised concerns about the potential involvement of George Stephanopoulos, citing ongoing legal disputes, although there is no evidence he will be part of the debate team.

Trump further challenged Vice President Harris’ decision to decline debate invitations from other major networks, including Fox News, NBC, CBS, and CNN. He questioned the reasoning behind her choice and hinted at possible implications.

Originally, Trump had agreed to a debate with then-President Joe Biden scheduled for September 10, hosted by ABC News. However, following Biden’s replacement by Harris as the Democratic nominee, Trump’s participation became uncertain. Despite these issues, both campaigns have eventually confirmed the debate will proceed on ABC News. The event is set to take place in Philadelphia and will be moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis from ABC News.