Will Biden chicken out?
The Trump campaign is advocating for an earlier and expanded schedule of presidential debates in 2024, aiming to engage in robust discussions with President Biden before the electorate makes its decisions. In an exclusive letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Trump’s co-campaign managers, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, stressed the necessity of starting the debates sooner, considering the increasing trend of early voting. They highlighted the inadequacy of the proposed debate timeline by the Commission on Presidential Debates, emphasizing that millions of Americans would have already cast their votes by the scheduled debate dates.
Citing the truncated debate schedule of 2020 and its timing towards the end of the election cycle, the Trump campaign argued that crucial discussions on pressing issues facing the nation were lacking. In an interview, Trump expressed eagerness for debates, underscoring the urgency of addressing critical matters such as border security, national defense, rising crime rates, and the economy.
Trump’s willingness to engage in debates was unequivocal, expressing readiness to participate anytime and anywhere. He urged for an expedited debate schedule to inform voters comprehensively about the state of the nation, emphasizing that the current global standing of the United States demanded immediate attention.
The Trump campaign emphasized the need for fairness and impartiality in the debate process, criticizing the Commission’s handling of the 2020 debates. They called for an earlier start to the debates to ensure broader voter participation and advocated for additional debates beyond the proposed schedule, drawing parallels to historic debates like the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858.
In response, Biden and his campaign have not yet committed to debates against Trump, with Biden indicating that his participation would depend on Trump’s behavior. Despite Biden’s reserved stance, Trump remains steadfast in his call for early and comprehensive debates, asserting that the American public deserves thorough discussions on the critical issues facing the nation.