Vice President Kamala Harris has challenged former President Donald Trump to a debate with their microphones left on throughout the entire event. Both Harris and Trump have agreed to participate in the debate, which will be hosted by ABC News on September 10.
Harris’s call for an open debate comes after Trump expressed a preference for keeping his microphone on, following his frustration with muted mics during a previous debate against Joe Biden. Harris criticized Trump, suggesting that his advisors’ reluctance to let him debate with a live microphone reflects a lack of confidence in him.
The upcoming debate will be the first face-off between Harris and Trump since Biden exited the presidential race after a disappointing CNN debate in June, which raised concerns about his mental fitness. The debate format, especially regarding microphone use, could play a significant role, as “hot mics” can capture unintended remarks, while muted microphones can prevent interruptions.
In addition to this debate, a vice-presidential debate between Democratic candidate Tim Walz and Republican candidate JD Vance is scheduled for October 1 on CBS News.
