Fox News Media has called on the Trump and Biden campaigns to participate in a vice presidential debate before the 2024 election.
In a letter to the campaign, Fox News Media asked for the opportunity to host a vice presidential debate, asking for a debate on July 23, August 13, or a date “after both nominating conventions.” He said that he could hold the event.
The proposed vice presidential debate would be moderated by Bret Bayer and Martha McCollum, who Fox News Media president Jay Wallace said were “natural choices to be the face of our political coverage.” ” he said.
“Furthermore, FOX News Media has contacted Virginia State University as a possible site because it was selected by CPD as the first black university in history to host a presidential debate,” the letter states. .
“While there were no Democratic debates between 2016 and 2020, FOX News reported on Democratic candidates such as Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, Amy Klobuchar, and Kirsten Gillibrand. We were able to secure a town hall to support.
“Recognizing FOX News Media’s capabilities and reputation, we cordially invite all interested parties to discuss our proposal,” the letter states.
Former President Trump accepted the invitation Friday afternoon.
“On behalf of the future Vice President of the United States, who I have not yet chosen, we agree to host the Fox Vice Presidential Debate, preferably at Virginia State University, the first historically black university to host a debate. “Decided,” Trump posted on his Truth Social. “I urge Vice President Kamala Harris to agree to this. Let’s make America great again!”
