Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has done it again, announcing the dates for his upcoming presidential debates while simultaneously serving up a delightful contrast to Vice President Kamala Harris, who seems to be playing a prolonged game of hide-and-seek with the media. The announcement came during a lively news conference at Mar-a-Lago, the crown jewel of Trump’s Florida empire, proving that while he’s out there blazing a trail, Harris appears to be… well, absent.
Trump laid out a well-organized schedule for the debates that are set to take place on September 4, 10, and 25, with Fox, NBC, and ABC as the respective hosts. It’s almost endearing to witness Trump’s negotiation skills at work as he breezed through his agreements with the networks, only lamenting the minor details—like audience size and location—that still need to be ironed out. If only negotiating peace treaties were this simple! But alas, the other side may need a bit of persuading, as it has certainly seemed that Harris can’t even muster the courage to face a press conference.
TRUMP CAMPAIGN clarifies:
Fox is Sept. 4
ABC is Sept. 10
NBC is Sept. 25. https://t.co/4jCiMktENQ— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) August 8, 2024
The former president didn’t waste the opportunity to lob some well-deserved shade at Harris, implying that her avoidance of interviews speaks volumes. Trump asserted that the vice president’s impressive disappearing act suggests a lack of competence—or was it merely a lack of confidence? Either way, it gave Trump all the ammo he needed to go into the debates swinging. There is nothing quite like the thrill of watching Trump keep his opponents on their toes, especially when they are nowhere to be found.
Meanwhile, in a stunning display of political fortitude, Harris has spent the last 18 days avoiding the spotlight she is supposed to shine in. Since being coronated as the Democratic nominee amidst the sounds of virtual applause, she has reportedly been busy. Busy dodging questions, that is. Following her ascension to the nomination after President Biden’s withdrawal, Harris’s public engagements have felt more like a ghost ship sailing through the campaign trail. The question remains: is she hiding because she’s afraid of what the press might ask or because she genuinely knows she’s in over her head?
The comedic irony of Trump challenging Harris to a debate on Fox News in light of her media absence cannot go unnoticed. The former president is essentially inviting her to step off the sidelines and join the fray while Harris continues to prioritize a robust commitment to silence. This begs a deeper question: Is she prepared for a proper discussion, or is she just waiting for the right moment to unveil her talking points? As the debates draw near, Harris may want to dust off those interview skills and make herself a little less elusive, or else it could be Trump’s time to shine on stage—one witty response at a time.
