In a heated prelude to the presidential debates, Donald Trump has threatened to skip his upcoming showdown with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC News. The controversy centers around Harris's demand for 'hot' microphones throughout the debate, which Trump and his team argue is biased. With Trump accusing ABC News of unfair coverage and Harris's campaign denying any attempts to alter the debate rules, tensions are running high. Explore the latest developments, Trump’s criticisms, and his intensified campaign strategy as both sides prepare for a potentially explosive debate.
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00:00In a dramatic development ahead of the presidential debates, Donald Trump has threatened to skip
00:07his scheduled TV debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
00:13The clash is set to air on ABC News on September 10, but controversy is already swirling around
00:21the event's format.
00:23The Harris campaign has proposed that both candidates' microphones remain hot throughout
00:30the debate, allowing for uninterrupted coverage of any potential outbursts.
00:37This proposal contrasts sharply with the previous agreement made with Joe Biden's team, which
00:44included muted microphones and no live audience to prevent disruptions.
00:50Trump has labelled ABC News as biased, expressing his dissatisfaction with the network's coverage
00:58and questioning why he should participate in a debate hosted by them.
01:04In a recent statement, Trump said,
01:07I watched ABC Fake News this morning, both lightweight reporter Jonathan Karl's ridiculous
01:14and biased interview and their so-called panel of Trump haters.
01:19And I ask, why would I do the debate against Kamala Harris on that network?
01:25Trump's advisers have been vocal about their opposition to the changes proposed by Harris'
01:30campaign.
01:31Senior Trump aide Jason Miller accused Harris' team of seeking additional modifications such
01:39as allowing candidates to use notes and deliver opening statements, claims which have been
01:46formally denied by Harris' team.
01:49The debate between Trump and Harris is the only one both campaigns have tentatively agreed
01:55upon.
01:56However, Trump's recent social media posts have cast doubt on his participation.
02:02The former president has also criticised Harris for not holding interview since her nomination,
02:09suggesting she might be looking for ways to avoid the debate altogether.
02:15Meanwhile, Trump is intensifying his campaign efforts.
02:19With Harris holding a narrow lead in several key battleground states, Trump is ramping
02:25up his schedule, including multiple events across crucial states like Michigan, Wisconsin
02:32and Pennsylvania.
02:34His campaign strategy is described as a full-scale blitz, with daily appearances designed to
02:40counter Harris' aggressive campaign schedule.