
Former President Donald Trump has issued a challenge to President Biden for another presidential debate, this time proposing a format with no moderators and fewer rules, to test Biden’s “competence or lack thereof.”
The 78-year-old Trump, who is the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, made this call for a “no holds barred” debate in a Truth Social post on Thursday afternoon, following Biden’s shaky performance in their recent debate.
“I have the answer to the Crooked Joe Biden Incompetence Puzzle — Let’s do another Debate, but this time, no holds barred,” Trump stated. “An all-on discussion, with just the two of us on stage, talking about the future of our Country.”
Trump believes this new debate format would attract massive viewership, even surpassing the 47.9 million viewers of the first debate hosted by CNN.
The suggested debate would be a straightforward exchange between the two rivals, a stark contrast to the first debate’s structured format, moderated by CNN hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.
In the initial debate, candidates had 2 minutes per answer and 1 minute for rebuttals, with their microphones muted once time ran out or while the other candidate was speaking.
Trump claims his format would provide Biden the opportunity to explain controversial policies from his first term that many Americans view unfavorably.
“Let Joe explain why he wants Open Borders, with millions of people, and many violent criminals from parts unknown, pouring into our once great Nation, or why he wants Men Playing in Women’s Sports,” Trump challenged.
“Or demand ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLES within five years, or why he allowed INFLATION TO RUN RAMPANT, destroying the people of our Country, and so much more. It would also, under great pressure, prove his ‘competence,’ or lack thereof,” Trump added, referencing increasing calls for Biden to withdraw from the race following his poor debate performance.
During the June 27 debate, Biden experienced a momentary freeze and later mistakenly claimed to have “beat Medicare.”
Following his subpar debate performance, significant Democratic figures, including editorial boards from the New York Times and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, have urged Biden to step down from his reelection bid.
In an effort to consolidate support and alleviate pressure, Biden hosted nearly two dozen Democratic governors at the White House on Wednesday. However, during the meeting, Biden reportedly mentioned his need for more sleep and fewer work hours, avoiding events scheduled after 8 p.m.
This remark follows earlier reports that Biden can fully manage his duties only between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Coinciding with Trump’s debate challenge, Biden made several errors and misstatements during his speech at the official White House Fourth of July celebration.
Trump expressed his excitement about the potential debate, saying, “What a great evening it would be. Just the two of us, one on one, in a good, old-fashioned Debate, the way they used to be. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE!!!”
Shortly after the debate, leaked footage showed Trump in a golf cart with his youngest son Barron Trump, predicting Biden’s withdrawal from the race, calling him a “broken-down pile of crap.”
Both campaigns have already agreed to a second debate scheduled for September 10 at 9 p.m., with Biden committed to participating.
Neither Biden nor the White House has responded to Trump’s debate proposal.
{CB Frommer – Matzav.com}
Sounds like a great idea. The only problem is, Karine Jean-Pierre will never let Biden go into the ring with him. I, on the other hand, am willing and ready any time of day or night to debate Mr. Trump. I will point out how the Manhattan limousine liberal Trump, only deepened the swamp sewer in Washington. He let the corrupt government agencies run rampant.
Apparently, you have no idea what “the swamps” are and what President Trump has been doing since 2017. Most people don’t really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
RFK jr: Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney, a Democrat, daughter of Chinese immigrant parents, was married to 3 wealthy, elite, high profile men, including Google founder, the daughter of Biden’s Ambassador to the UK and the co-founder of Blackrock. And now she’s up for RJK jr’s VP. WHY is RFK having this person as a running mate??
To get the libertarian women vote.
Oh, so Trump is right for saying that RFK jr is a Radical Left.
No. Trump is very wrong.
It would be like shooting fish in a barrel.a dead person would probably beat biden
But the polls show that Biden is only behind Trump with 6 points. Are you saying the mockingbird media, the most honest and reliable news source the public has blind faith in, would lie or give misinformation?