The Trump campaign has declared that it will not participate in presidential debates until the Democratic Party has formally settled on a nominee, citing the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy.
In a statement, Trump Campaign Communications Director Steven Cheung emphasized that the Democrats’ internal divisions make it premature to finalize debate details. “The Democrats are still grappling with their nominee, and it would be inappropriate to schedule debates with Kamala Harris when her own party is questioning her viability,” the statement read.
The Trump campaign’s stance comes as reports emerge that former President Barack Obama has expressed reservations about Harris’s ability to defeat President Trump in the general election. According to sources, Obama is hesitant to endorse Harris, despite President Joe Biden’s swift endorsement of her candidacy after his exit from the 2024 race.
A source close to the Biden family revealed to the New York Post that Obama is “very upset” about Harris’s nomination, citing concerns about her competence and ability to navigate complex policy issues. “She can’t debate, she’s going to put her foot in her mouth,” the source warned, predicting that Harris will struggle to answer tough questions on topics like Israel, Palestine, and Ukraine.
The Trump campaign’s decision to delay debate negotiations has sparked speculation about the potential implications for the general election. With the Democratic Party still grappling with its nominee, it remains to be seen how the debate landscape will unfold in the coming months.
