Vice President Kamala Harriss campaign has rejected claims made by Republican rival Donald Trump regarding a scheduled debate. On Tuesday, Trump asserted that an agreement had been reached for a debate on September 10, with the rules mirroring those of his previous debate with President Joe Biden on June 27. However, Harriss campaign officials have indicated that discussions with the host network, ABC, are still ongoing.Trumps Assertion on Debate RulesIn a social media post, Trump stated that the upcoming debate would follow the same format as his June 27 debate with Biden. He highlighted that the debate would be stand up, prohibiting the use of notes or cheat sheets, and assured that neither side would receive the questions in advance. Trumps post did not mention that the CNN debate had no live audience.Harris Campaigns ResponseThe Harris campaign refuted Trumps claims, stating that debate terms remain unsettled. “Both candidates have publicly made clear their willingness to debate with unmuted mics for the duration of the debate to fully allow for substantive exchanges between the candidates—but it appears Donald Trump is letting his handlers overrule him. Sad!” the campaigns statement read, referencing Trumps frequent use of the term “Sad” in his communications.Debate ControversiesThe debate preparation has seen friction between the candidates campaigns. Harriss team has advocated for keeping microphones on throughout the debate, unlike the last presidential debate where candidates mics were muted while their opponents spoke. Trumps team initially agreed to closed microphones but later expressed a preference for open mics.Upcoming InterviewIn other news, Kamala Harris is scheduled for her first interview since President Joe Bidens withdrawal from the 2024 race. She will appear with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, in a joint interview with CNN anchor Dana Bash in Savannah, Georgia, airing at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday. This interview comes amid criticism for Harriss limited media appearances since Bidens decision to step aside on July 21. Trumps campaign has remarked on the joint nature of the interview, suggesting that Harris is not capable of handling an interview alone.
