Trump flip-flops on potential second debate against Harris a day after saying there won't be one

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Former President Donald Trump hinted at a likely second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris despite his initial denial.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, September 13, following his news conference in California, the GOP presidential nominee flip-flopped on his initial stance, indicating a second debate would depend on his mood.

When Fox News correspondent Aishah Hasnie asked Trump what it would take him to do another debate against his Democratic opponent, he answered, "I wouldn't need anything. I could do it tomorrow. I've done two debates. Everything was crooked in the second one."

"I did great in the debates, and I think they've answered everything. But maybe if I got in the right mood, I don't know," said the MAGA spearhead before claiming that he was "leading in every single" poll since the debate. 

Donald Trump previously said there would be 'no third debate'

This came just a day after Donald Trump declared he would not commit to a third debate.

The September 10 face-off hosted by ABC News was the GOP nominee's first debate against Harris. In June, he sparred with President Joe Biden, ultimately leading to the latter's withdrawal from the 2024 race over concerns about cognitive fitness.

On Thursday, Trump claimed on Truth Social that the polls indicated he won the debate against Harris. He slammed the vice president for immediately calling for another face-off, stating that she did not agree with similar proposals by Fox News, ABC, and CBS.

"KAMALA SHOULD FOCUS ON WHAT SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE DURING THE LAST ALMOST FOUR YEAR PERIOD. THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!" stated the real estate mogul. 

As opposed to Trump's claim, the post-debate polls showed Harris in the lead. The vice president is leading her GOP rival by 47% to 42%, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Following his subpar performance in the ABC News debate, Trump threatened that the outlet would lose its license for being biased against him. Moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis fact-checked his claims in real-time during the event held in Pennsylvania.

Harris, however, did not step back from her insistence on another debate. Speaking at a campaign rally in North Carolina on Thursday, she said the candidates "owe it to the voters to have another debate."

Former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci also recently opined that the ex-POTUS would likely agree to a second debate against the VP, claiming that the MAGA leader's opposition to another face-off was a buildup tactic.

Internet mocks Donald Trump as he signals possible second debate against Kamala Harris

Netizens ridiculed Donald Trump for leaving the door open for another face-off against Kamala Harris, with many poking fun at him over his remark that the possibilities of the debate will be determined by his "mood." 

One wrote, "Donald Trump is so delusional he willing to believe his own nonsense," and another said, "That's his excuse? He's not leading. Sounds like the old 'I'm being audited.' Lies just so he can get out of something."

"Spoken like a true loser," remarked a person, while someone else added, "Oh, look! Trump’s mood swings are more unpredictable than my Wi-Fi connection. Maybe he needs a snack break before facing reality again!"

"Haha he quickly says 'thank you very much' and walks away after claiming he leads in every poll about the debate. He still doesn’t even know what hit him, but he sure is kind to keep the debate in the news," expressed an individual. 

"He’s such a little scaredy cat…" quipped one more and another person added, "So Trump is running his campaign according to his mood. Sounds about right." 

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