New Delhi: Former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will not participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris before the November 5 election. Trump dismissed Harris request for a rematch, interpreting it as a sign of her defeat.Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that Harris plea for a second debate was a clear indication of her loss during their recent debate on Tuesday. “Polls clearly show that I won the debate against Comrade Kamala Harris, the Democrats radical left candidate, on Tuesday night, and she immediately called for a second debate,” Trump wrote. He continued, “There will be no third debate,” referring to his prior debates, one against President Joe Biden in June and this recent one with Harris.When a prizefighter loses a fight, the first words out of his mouth are, “I WANT A REMATCH.” Polls clearly show that I won the Debate against Comrade Kamala Harris, the Democrats Radical Left Candidate, on Tuesday night, and she immediately called for a Second Debate. She and…— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) September 12, 2024Preference to Kamala HarrisWhile Trump pointed to unnamed polls asserting his victory in the debate, mainstream media outlets presented a contrasting narrative. A CNN poll conducted shortly after the debate indicated a clear preference for Vice President Kamala Harris, with 63% of viewers stating that she outperformed Trump. Only 37% of respondents felt that Trump had won the debate, signaling a strong consensus in favor of Harris.Another poll by YouGov echoed similar sentiments. In their survey, 43% of participants believed Harris had a better overall performance, with 28% supporting Trump and a significant 30% remaining undecided. These results show a broader public perception of Harris as the stronger debater, contradicting Trumps claims of victory.Difference in opinion The disparity between Trumps self-declared win and the findings from established polling organizations highlights the divide in opinion between Trumps supporters and the general viewing audience. Polls like CNN and YouGov often draw from a wide and diverse pool of respondents, offering a broader view of public sentiment.The Harris campaign capitalized on this momentum, announcing it had raised $47 million within 24 hours of the debate—its most successful fundraising event since her campaign began.Trumps running mate, JD Vance, is scheduled to debate Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz on October 1 in New York.
