Former President Donald Trump rejected Kamala Harris' invitation for a second debate on October 23. The Republican presidential nominee said 'its too late', adding that her opponent wants a rematch because she is losing. The 78-year-old was speaking at a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina. Earlier in the day, Harris accepted CNN's proposal for a debate, challenging Trump for another showdown.
“Vice President Harris is ready for another opportunity to share a stage with Donald Trump. Donald Trump should have no problem agreeing to this debate,” Harris campaign's chair Jen O’Malley Dillon said in a statement. The VP soon tweeted that she 'will gladly accept a second presidential debate' and hopes Trump will join her.
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Responding to the invitation, Donald Trump said: "She’s done one debate, I’ve done two. It’s too late to do another, I’d love to in many ways but it’s too late, the voting is cast, the voters are out there, immediately – is everybody voting, please? Get out and vote." Prior to the Harris debate, Trump locked horns with President Joe Biden, who pulled out of the 2024 race in July.
It is unlikely that Trump and Harris will debate again. The Republican is seeking his second and last term at the White House. He might not run again in 2028, even if he loses the 2024 bid.
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Donald Trump has been clear since the night of his debate with Kamala Harris – he will not debate her again. One key reason could be their first tete-a-tete itself. Several polls showed that voters believe the VP won the round, being successful in pressing the former president on abortion, gun rights and other issues.
Trump and Harris are locked in a tight match-up after the debate. Losing one more round could sway the polls in the Democrat's favor and Donald Trump is not ready to take that risk.
The first in-person voting began in Minnesota, Virginia and South Dakota on Friday and some postal ballots were sent out earlier this month.