In a surprise move, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he had agreed with Fox News to debate Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. However, it remains unclear if Harris has accepted the debate invitation.
Trump's announcement came hours after Harris secured the Democratic party's presidential nomination for the November election. This development follows President Biden's withdrawal from the race on July 21, amid concerns about his age and polling numbers.
The debate, scheduled to be held before a full audience, has raised questions about Harris's participation. While Trump provided details of the venue and moderators, Harris's camp has yet to confirm her involvement.
The debate landscape has undergone significant changes, with a previously scheduled Trump-Biden debate on September 10 now potentially featuring Harris instead. However, Trump's spokesman Steven Cheung has expressed reservations about proceeding with the debate before Harris's formal nomination.