“Trump Scared to Defend His Running Mate’s Weird Attacks”: Harris Campaign Blasts Trump’s Debate Deflection
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Kamala Harris’ campaign came out swinging Monday night after her GOP rival appeared to deflect when questioned on Fox News about committing to a debate with the vice president.
During an interview with host Laura Ingraham, Donald Trump expressed a desire to debate but added, “Everybody knows who I am. And now people know who she is.”
“She’s a radical-left lunatic. She’ll destroy our country. She wants open borders,” Trump stated. Ingraham interjected, “Then why don’t you debate her?” “Well wait,” he replied. “Because they already know everything.”
In response, the Harris campaign issued a blistering statement Monday night, saying it’s “clear from tonight’s question-dodging: Trump’s scared he’ll have to defend his running mate’s weird attacks on women or his own calls to end elections in America in a debate against the vice president.”
The statement continued, highlighting Ingraham’s efforts, “Ingraham practically begged Donald Trump on Fox News tonight to commit to debating Vice President Harris. He wouldn’t.”
Ammar Moussa, a spokesperson for Harris, reiterated that Harris will “be on the debate stage September 10th.” “Donald Trump can show up, or not,” Moussa said. The internet swiftly mocked Trump for his deflection, with some comparing it to accusations he dodged the draft.
“Maybe his bone spurs are acting up again,” jabbed @BlueBridge21. “Failing and very low-energy Duckin Don, afraid to debate Kamala Harris. Too fragile and old, SAD!” mocked @K__e__n__n_y.
“You know. It’s hard to get used to well-written, concise statements from a presidential candidate. The other guy is still stuck on single-syllable name-calling,” wrote @Kings_Lead_Hatt.
“Duckin Don sounds like a coward,” wrote @snowmanomics. The Harris campaign’s aggressive stance and the public’s reaction underscore the high stakes and intense scrutiny surrounding the upcoming debate. Whether Trump decides to participate remains a pivotal question as the election approaches.
