Kamala Harris Accepts CNN’s Offer For Second Debate Against Donald Trump

In a statement posted on X, Harris called on Trump to join her for the debate, saying, “I hope @realDonaldTrump will join me.”

Harris’s campaign issued the challenge for another debate shortly after the conclusion of the ABC News presidential debate on September 10.

However, Trump responded by stating that he would not participate in a second debate against Harris.

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During a rally in North Carolina on Saturday, Trump reiterated his stance, indicating that he is not open to another debate. “It’s too late to do another. I’d love to, in many ways, but it’s too late.

The voting is cast,” Trump said, referring to the early voting that has already begun in several states.

According to Harris campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon, the October CNN debate would follow the same rules as the June debate hosted by the network between Trump and President Joe Biden. Sources familiar with the debate rules indicated that there would be no audience, and microphones would be muted when one candidate is not speaking.

The debate is set to take place after early voting has started in several states across the country. Additionally, a debate between vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance is scheduled for October 1 on CBS