Monday, July 8, 2024

Trump Challenges Biden To ‘No Holds Barred’ Debate

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The gloves are coming off…

Donald Trump challenged President Biden to a rematch – another “no holds barred” debate.

Trump threw down the gauntlet in a Thursday evening Truth Social post.

“I have the answer to the Crooked  Incompetence Puzzle — Let's do another Debate, but this time, no holds barred – An all on discussion, with just the two of us on stage, talking about the future of our Country,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “The ratings were massive for the First Debate, record setting, in fact, but this one, because of the format, would blow everything away!”

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In his post Trump said that he wants Biden to discuss topics ranging from immigration to inflation in another debate.

“Likewise it would be yet another test for me. What a great evening it would be, just the two of us, one on one, in a good, old fashioned Debate, the way they used to be. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE!!!” the former president added.

Biden's unsteady performance during last week's debate has spurred mixed reactions from Democrats. Multiple sitting lawmakers have called on Biden to withdraw from the race.

The  was insistent Wednesday that Biden is not leaving the presidential race, and he said in a fundraising email sent the same day that nobody “is pushing me out.” (RELATED: Trump's Lead Widens In New York Times Poll)

“I'm the 's nominee,” the fundraising email read. “No one is pushing me out. I'm not leaving, I'm in this race to the end, and WE are going to win this election. If that's all you need to hear, pitch in a few bucks to help [Vice President Harris] and me defeat  in November.”

 “I'm not going anywhere,” Biden said at a White House Fourth of July event.

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Democrat Rep. Lloyd Doggett became the first sitting Member of Congress to publicly encourage Biden to step down earlier this week. In a more damning appearance, former House Speaker switched from accusing Trump of having dementia to validating questions about Biden's mental acuity, further fueling the debate over his capacity to lead.

On Monday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D), a dark horse candidate to replace the president, seemed to signal support for the idea of Biden stepping away from the race by promoting himself as an alternative candidate. (RELATED: Potential Biden Replacement Pitches Himself After ‘Very Bad' Debate)

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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