The campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are clashing over the rules for the upcoming ABC News debate on September 10, specifically over whether the network will mute candidates’ microphones during the event.
Harris’ team is pushing for both candidates’ microphones to be unmuted throughout the debate, contrary to the previously agreed rules used in the June CNN debate, which mandated muted microphones when not speaking. Trump’s campaign accuses Harris’ camp of trying to change the rules to avoid the debate, while Harris’ advisors argue that Trump is hiding behind the mute button.
Trump just now on the muted mics during the debate:
“We agreed to the same rules. I don't know. It doesn't matter to me. I'd rather have it probably on, but the agreement was that it would be the same as it was last time. In that case, it was muted. I didn't like it the last… pic.twitter.com/yY0smQjrkK
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) August 26, 2024
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Trump has hinted at possibly skipping the debate if an agreement cannot be reached, citing concerns over ABC News’ bias and fairness.
The escalating tensions underscore the high stakes and strategic maneuvering as both candidates prepare for the face-off.
Connor Walcott is a staff writer for Valuetainment.com. Follow Connor on X and look for him on VT’s “The Unusual Suspects.”
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