President Biden responded with smiles Wednesday, after being asked about debating former President Donald Trump a third time, and possibly even Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Shortly after the president laughed off the possibility of debating RFK Jr., the latter posted on X that he’d be debating both Trump and Biden. “I’m happy to report that I will meet the criteria …
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Nancy Pelosi says she 'would never recommend' Biden debate Trump on stage after surprise announcement
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday revealed her personal views on a debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump. “I myself would never recommend going on stage with Donald Trump, but the president has decided that’s what he wants to do,” Pelosi said. “I think the format he is suggesting is a good one.” Biden and Trump …
Read More »Trump urges Biden to follow through with debate promise: 'I'm ready to go anywhere'
Former President Trump is demanding President Biden coordinate a presidential debate after both 2024 candidates have expressed enthusiasm for the idea. Trump wrote a short “letter to Joe” on Thursday via his proprietary social media platform, Truth Social. “Dear Joe, now that you’ve committed to Debate on the now dying Howard Stern Show, no less, [sic] let’s set it up …
Read More »Biden gives 3-word response when asked when he'll debate Trump
President Biden gave a three-word response when he was asked whether he would debate former President Trump prior to the election. “Set it up,” the Democratic president told reporters following a ceremony celebrating the WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces, on Thursday afternoon. Biden’s statement came after Trump repeatedly said he would debate Biden “anywhere, anytime, anyplace.” Two weeks ago, …
Read More »RFK Jr re-ups Trump debate challenge, suggesting venue in 'perfect neutral territory'
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Tuesday reignited his call to debate former President Trump, suggesting “perfect neutral territory” at the upcoming Libertarian Party convention as the venue. In a message on X, RFK Jr. acknowledged how both he and Trump are already scheduled to speak at the convention on May 24 and 25 in Washington, D.C. “It’s perfect neutral territory …
Read More »Presidential Debates Commission sticking to original schedule amid Trump's calls for earlier debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates will proceed with its original schedule despite requests from former President Trump’s campaign for earlier events. The commission released its schedule last November, but Trump’s camp has urged organizers to offer earlier and more frequent debates in a bid to outshine President Biden onstage. “The CPD’s criteria […] will be applied in early September; afterward, …
Read More »Biden team concerned about 'risk' of letting him debate Trump, Politico columnist argues
President Biden’s team worries that debate with former President Trump would “risk exposing” the chief executive on , Politico politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday. During a Friday interview with Howard Stern, Biden said he would be “happy to debate” Trump. The former president answered the challenge, saying he would be willing to debate …
Read More »Trump suggests White House as venue for debate with Biden: 'Would be very comfortable'
Former President Trump suggested the White House as the venue for a debate against President Biden, saying he “would be very comfortable.” The presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee, after hours in a Manhattan courtroom for the eighth day of his criminal trial, has repeatedly said he will debate Biden “anywhere, anytime, anyplace.” Biden broke his silence on debating his 2024 …
Read More »Biden roasted for agreeing to debate Trump on Howard Stern: 'His handlers must be furious!'
Political commentators joked that Biden’s staff is panicking after the gaffe-prone president said he would be “happy” to debate Trump during an interview with Howard Stern Friday. “I don’t know if you’re going to debate your opponent,” Stern said. The president replied, “I am, somewhere, I don’t know when. I’m happy to debate him.” Biden’s comments represent a shift from …
Read More »Bill Maher predicts Biden will debate Trump but it's 'gonna be bad' for him
“Real Time” host Bill Maher predicted that President Biden will debate former President Trump, but it’s “gonna be bad” for him. On Friday’s “Overtime” segment on YouTube, Maher posed a viewer question to his guests whether Biden will agree to face off against his 2020 rival and “should he.” “Well, I think he will. I think it’s gonna be bad …
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