Trump Proposes Face-Off with Harris on Fox News

Republican nominee Donald Trump proposed a debate with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News, diverging from an agreed ABC debate. The Harris campaign accused Trump of avoiding the original debate. Polls indicate a tight race, with Harris securing the Democratic nomination. The debates are pivotal in this election.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has proposed a debate with Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News, scheduled for Sept. 4. This move shifts away from the previously agreed debate on ABC. Trump's post on Truth Social mentioned similar rules to his prior debate with President Joe Biden, but with a 'full arena audience' in Pennsylvania.

Michael Tyler, communications director for the Harris campaign, accused Trump of evading the previously arranged debate and criticized his preference for Fox News. Harris has secured the delegate votes needed for the Democratic nomination, with recent polls indicating a tight race between her and Trump.

Trump and Biden had initially agreed to a Sept. 10 debate on ABC, which Trump suggested moving to Fox. However, ABC News could not confirm whether Harris would appear solo if Trump does not participate. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee has launched campaigns mocking Trump, suggesting he is reluctant to debate due to his stance on controversial issues like abortion.

(With inputs from agencies.)