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Trump Refuses To Debate Until Democrats Formally Decide Nominee—Harris Accuses Him Of Backpedaling

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The Trump campaign implied the Democrats are still undecided on their candidate, pointing to Harris’s lack of endorsement from former President Barack Obama.

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  1. Trump wants ‘many’ debates with Harris, but not with ABC News as host

    Headline from Washington Times ·

  2. Fox News Proposes Donald Trump-Kamala Harris Debate For September 17

    Headline from Deadline ·

  3. Newest

    Trump Refuses To Debate Until Democrats Formally Decide Nominee—Harris Accuses Him Of Backpedaling

    Headline from Forbes ·

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  1. Washington Times

    Trump wants ‘many’ debates with Harris, but not with ABC News as host (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, said he is looking forward to many debates with Vice President Kamala Harris, who has become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

  2. Insider

    Trump says he'll 'absolutely' debate Kamala Harris if she wins the Democratic nomination (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Donald Trump says there's "an obligation" to debate as the Republican presidential nominee.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Trump says he'll 'absolutely' debate Harris, but wants new terms (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump made a rare appearance on a conference call with reporters Tuesday, a day after Kamala Harris all but shored up the Democratic nomination.

  4. Fox News

    FOX News Media proposes Trump-Harris debate moderated by Martha MacCallum, Bret Baier (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    FOX News Media sent formal letters to the Trump and Harris campaigns on Wednesday proposing a debate to take place on September 17 in Pennsylvania.

  5. Deadline

    Fox News Proposes Donald Trump-Kamala Harris Debate For September 17 (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Fox News has sent letters to the Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris' campaigns proposing a presidential debate for September 17 in Pennsylvania.

  6. KVIA El Paso

    Fox News proposes Trump-Harris debate on Sept. 17 after Biden pulls out of race (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — Fox News has proposed a presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on September 17. The debate invitation from the right-wing cable network would take place in the swing state of Pennsylvania, with anchors Bret Baier…

  7. Variety

    Fox News Proposes Trump-Harris Debate for September 17 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Fox News has offered both the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns the chance to hold a presidential debate on September 17

  8. Newsweek

    Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate update (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Fox News has proposed hosting a debate between the former president and the likely Democratic nominee.

  9. Forbes

    Fox News Proposes Sept. 17 Trump-Harris Debate—After Trump Suggests Network Host Next Face-Off (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Trump said Sunday he wanted Fox, instead of ABC, to host the next debate.

  10. Time

    Will Donald Trump Debate Kamala Harris? Here's What We Know (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    There has been much speculation and discussion surrounding Trump's intention to debate Harris in September.

  11. New York Post

    Fox News invites Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to September debate (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Fox News proposed a debate on Sept. 17 in Pennsylvania between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a letter to both campaigns dated Tuesday.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Fox News proposes September presidential debate to Trump and Harris (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Fox News executives have sent letters to the Trump and Harris campaigns requesting to host a presidential debate on Sept. 17 in Pennsylvania.

  13. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Fox News proposes Pa. debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    ABC is scheduled to host a presidential debate on Sept. 10, but it's unclear if Trump will attend after attacking the network on social media and during interviews.

  14. ABC 7 New York

    Kamala Harris says she is 'ready to debate' Trump in Sept. debate hosted by ABC News (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    ice President Kamala Harris has told reporters that she's "ready to debate Donald Trump." The debate will be hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10.

  15. WDIO Duluth

    Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoff (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris has told reporters that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.” She accused Trump of “backpedaling” away from a previous agreement for a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10.

  16. Deadline

    Kamala Harris Says She Will Debate Donald Trump On September 10; ABC News Had Previously Set Date To Host Event (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    ABC News had previously set the date to host the event.

  17. WFMZ Allentown

    Harris says she wants original plan for debate with Trump (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris has told reporters that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.” She accused Trump of “backpedaling” away from a previous agreement for a debate hosted by ABC

  18. Newsweek

    Kamala Harris issues new debate challenge to Donald Trump (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris says she is ready to debate former President Donald Trump, accusing him of "backpedaling" on his previous debate agreement.

  19. Forbes

    Harris Accuses Trump Of ‘Backpedaling’ On Debate Promise (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday he thinks “debating is important for a presidential race” and said he would be open to more than one debate with Kamala Harris.

  20. Forbes

    Trump Refuses To Debate Until Democrats Formally Decide Nominee—Harris Accuses Him Of Backpedaling (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Trump campaign implied the Democrats are still undecided on their candidate, pointing to Harris’s lack of endorsement from former President Barack Obama.

  21. PoliticusUSA

    Coward Trump Backs Out Of Debate With Kamala Harris (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    Donald Trump, in a statement from his campaign, did what was expected and said that he would not commit to debating Kamala Harris until after the Democratic convention.

  22. NBC4 Washington

    Harris accuses Trump of ‘backpedaling' on Sept. 10 debate and says she's ready for faceoff (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters on Thursday that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.”

  23. Washington Examiner

    Trump backs out of Harris debate as team says Democrats want to install someone ‘better’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Trump campaign backed out of a debate with Kamala Harris, saying it wouldn't commit to debate details until the Democratic Party chooses its nominee.

  24. CNN

    Trump campaign says it won’t commit to Harris debate until she’s confirmed as nominee (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    After Vice President Kamala Harris accused former President Donald Trump of “backpedaling” on a debate, the Trump campaign said Thursday it would not commit to any future debates until the Democratic Party formally chooses a nominee.

  25. KVIA El Paso

    Harris and Trump at odds over presidential debate (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — After Vice President Kamala Harris accused former President Donald Trump of “backpedaling” on a debate, the Trump campaign said Thursday it would not commit to any future debates until the Democratic Party formally chooses a nominee.

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