Trump labeled 'coward' as he refuses to debate Kamala Harris as Dems 'could still change their minds'

Donald Trump's campaign cited uncertainty over whether the Democrats might replace Kamala Harris with a different nominee at their upcoming convention
Donald Trump's campaign suggested that Democrats might replace Kamala Harris at next month’s convention in Chicago (Getty Images)
Donald Trump's campaign suggested that Democrats might replace Kamala Harris at next month’s convention in Chicago (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Former president Donald Trump's campaign has announced that he will not commit to debating Vice President Kamala Harris at this time, citing the possibility that the Democrats may choose a different nominee.

Kamala Harris has become the presumptive Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the reelection campaign on July 21.

Donald Trump's campaign criticizes last-minute changes to general election debates

In a statement released on the night of July 25, Trump’s campaign objected to the last-minute changes and suggested that Democrats might replace Harris at next month’s convention in Chicago.

Trump and Biden had previously agreed to a second debate on September 10th.

Trump's campaign statement on general election debates read, “Given the continued political chaos surrounding Crooked Joe Biden and the Democrat Party, general election debate details cannot be finalized until Democrats formally decide on their nominee," as per Mediaite.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 22: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton on June 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. The conservative Christian group is hosting a series of congressional members and political candidates to speak on the upcoming 2024 elections. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Donald Trump's campaign criticized last-minute changes to general election debates (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

It further stated, "There is a strong sense by many in the Democrat Party, namely Barack Hussein Obama, that Kamala Harris is a Marxist fraud who cannot beat President Trump, and they are still holding out for someone “better.”

"Therefore, it would be inappropriate to schedule things with Harris because Democrats very well could still change their minds," it concluded.

Kamala Harris questions Donald Trump's campaign commitment to debates

In her response, Kamala Harris referred to a previous commitment from the Trump campaign regarding the debates.

She questioned posting on X, “What happened to ‘any time, any place?'”



 

Biden ended his campaign on Sunday, about three weeks after a disastrous debate performance. This event caused concern among many Democrats, prompting donors to pause their contributions until a shift occurred.

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Kamala Harris is running for presidency (Getty Images)

Faced with significant pressure from prominent Democratic figures before the August nominating convention, Biden agreed to withdraw.

“Nothing will come in the way of saving democracy,” Biden spoke during the Oval Office address on July 24. “And that includes personal ambition. So, I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. That’s the best way to unite our nation.”

Internet dubs Donald Trump 'coward'

As soon as the news went viral, readers began to respond by mocking Donald Trump.

A reader wrote, "Let's see: ***Trump ran away from the draft ***Trump ran away from testifying ***Trump ran away from abortion ***Trump ran away from his own Project 2025 ***Trump now running away from debating."

Another user added, "He's scared!!"

A third commentator wrote, "Trump’s handlers know a doddering old man in heavy makeup won’t be a good look next to Kamala Harris."

"Coward," another user said.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the final presidential debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Internet dubbed Donald Trump 'coward' (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A person stated, "Brave Sir Donald ran away….."

"Too scared to debate. Too scared to do interviews. Too scared to hold press conferences. Too scared to release policies. Hilarious," one chimed in.

Another user said, "Now THAT'S an Alpha. Scared of a chick."

"Trump is terrified of Kamala and he should be!" another user commented.

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