Trump says he won’t debate Harris again as her campaign announces $47M fundraising boost
Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out another presidential debate against Kamala Harris as her campaign announced a massive fundraising haul in the hours after the two candidates met on stage.
Trump Rejects Third Debate; Harris Campaign Raises $47 Million
Donald Trump has ruled out a third presidential debate against Kamala Harris.
Harris' campaign reports a massive fundraising haul of $47 million in the wake of the first debate.
Trump's Debate Decision
Trump's rejection of a third debate comes after his contentious performance in Tuesday's debate against Harris. He compared himself to a "prizefighter" who would not demand a rematch after a loss.
Despite some Republican calls for another debate, Trump's announcement likely means that Tuesday's meeting will be the only debate between the two candidates before the November election.
Harris Responds
Harris, the Democratic nominee, expressed her belief that she and Trump "owe it to voters" to debate again. She suggested that Trump's rejection of a third debate is a sign of weakness.
Fundraising Success
Harris' campaign announced a remarkable fundraising haul of $47 million from nearly 600,000 donors in the 24 hours after the debate. The campaign attributed this success to a "strong and growing coalition" of Americans united behind Harris' candidacy.
Debate Dynamics
The Tuesday debate marked the first encounter between Trump and Harris. Harris effectively controlled the pace and tone, provoking animated responses from Trump that included exaggerations and mistruths.
The debate came two months after Trump's performance against Biden, which was widely criticized as unsteady and disjointed. Biden subsequently dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris as his replacement.
Earlier Debate Concerns
Trump had previously expressed doubts about debating Harris at all. He eventually agreed to the Tuesday debate after rejecting an earlier proposed date. Instead of debating Harris on that occasion, Trump opted for a solo town hall with Sean Hannity on Fox News.
Upcoming Debate Possibility
Fox News has extended invitations to both campaigns for a debate in October. However, it remains unclear if Trump will participate or if another debate will take place before the election.
Donald Trump has ruled out a third presidential debate against Kamala Harris.
Harris' campaign reports a massive fundraising haul of $47 million in the wake of the first debate.
Trump's Debate Decision
Trump's rejection of a third debate comes after his contentious performance in Tuesday's debate against Harris. He compared himself to a "prizefighter" who would not demand a rematch after a loss.
Despite some Republican calls for another debate, Trump's announcement likely means that Tuesday's meeting will be the only debate between the two candidates before the November election.
Harris Responds
Harris, the Democratic nominee, expressed her belief that she and Trump "owe it to voters" to debate again. She suggested that Trump's rejection of a third debate is a sign of weakness.
Fundraising Success
Harris' campaign announced a remarkable fundraising haul of $47 million from nearly 600,000 donors in the 24 hours after the debate. The campaign attributed this success to a "strong and growing coalition" of Americans united behind Harris' candidacy.
Debate Dynamics
The Tuesday debate marked the first encounter between Trump and Harris. Harris effectively controlled the pace and tone, provoking animated responses from Trump that included exaggerations and mistruths.
The debate came two months after Trump's performance against Biden, which was widely criticized as unsteady and disjointed. Biden subsequently dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris as his replacement.
Earlier Debate Concerns
Trump had previously expressed doubts about debating Harris at all. He eventually agreed to the Tuesday debate after rejecting an earlier proposed date. Instead of debating Harris on that occasion, Trump opted for a solo town hall with Sean Hannity on Fox News.
Upcoming Debate Possibility
Fox News has extended invitations to both campaigns for a debate in October. However, it remains unclear if Trump will participate or if another debate will take place before the election.