Former President Donald Trump has confirmed his acceptance of ABC News’ invitation for a one-on-one debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, set for September 10. Trump announced the upcoming showdown at a press conference held at his Mar-a-Lago Club on Thursday. Vice President Harris has also verified her participation in the debate, setting the stage for the first debate between the two.
Former President Trump had initially expressed his eagerness to confront Joe Biden in a second debate, accepting ABC’s initial invitation back in May. However, following Biden’s withdrawal from the race in July, Trump hinted at some reluctance to engage Harris in a debate on ABC. In response, Harris openly accused Trump of “running scared” and attempting to dodge the debate.
ABC News announced that David Muir and Linsey Davis will serve as moderators for the upcoming debate the network is hosting.
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ABC has announced that @DavidMuir and @LinseyDavis will moderate the presidential debate the network is hosting. pic.twitter.com/moHqtRER2n
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Muir, an established figure in American journalism, is currently serving as the anchor of ABC’s “World News Tonight,” a role he has held since 2014. His journalistic career has