The Trump campaign has called on President Joe Biden to hold “monthly debates” from June to September, giving voters “maximum exposure to each candidate’s record and vision for the future.” “can be done.”
In a memo written Wednesday by Chris Lacivita and Susie Wiles, the Trump campaign congratulated Biden on finally accepting the former president’s debate offer.
“Today is a good day for American voters, as Joe Biden has finally accepted President Trump’s debate challenge. President Trump and our campaign are leading a number of I’ve been requesting this for months. anywhere! anywhere! ” They noted that President Trump has already accepted an invitation to the June 27 CNN debate and a proposal to hold the debate in September.
But the Trump campaign doesn’t think that’s enough and has proposed holding debates in June, July, August and September.
“But we believe the American people deserve more than just two opportunities to hear more from the candidates themselves,” the memo said.
“The soaring inflation caused by Bidennomics will cost America’s hardworking families at grocery stores and gas stations, completely seize our borders, cause chaos at home, chaos around the world, and chaos on college campuses. “We should have one debate every month.”
“Therefore, in addition to the vice presidential debate, we are proposing a June debate, a July debate, an August debate, and a September debate,” the Trump campaign asserted.
“The additional dates will allow voters to learn the most about each candidate’s record and vision for the future,” he said, emphasizing his belief that “Americans deserve more than what the Biden administration is offering.” .
Memo: 2024 Presidential Debate—Let’s Do More pic.twitter.com/2NHs1b3OSo
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) May 15, 2024
This news comes as the Biden campaign releases a letter regarding the debates, making it clear that Biden only intends to hold two debates, and telling the Commission on Presidential Debates that “The Commission on Presidential Debate Announces 2024” “I will not participate in the debate,” the statement said. He also plans to participate in a debate hosted by a news organization. ”
The letter lists several reasons for this decision, one of which raises eyebrows: Biden doesn’t want an audience.
The Biden campaign argues that “creating a lavish spectacle with large audiences at great expense is simply not necessary nor conducive to a good debate.” It furthers the story.
The Biden campaign continues to defend that idea, saying that debates are “entertainment for an in-person audience with noisy or destructive partisans and donors who waste precious debt time with noisy approvals and jeers.” ” should not be the case.
Biden campaign: “The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the President will not participate in the debates announced by the Commission on Presidential Debates in 2024.” They have a different schedule. The debate will be held in late June and the debate in September. Vice presidential debate in late July. pic.twitter.com/A6fIazJSjG
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) May 15, 2024
Earlier Wednesday, President Trump slammed Biden, calling him “the worst debater I’ve ever faced.”
