NEW YORK (AP) —Donald Trump says he’s reached “an agreement” with Kamala Harris over rules for their debate next month, but Harris' campaign says that's not the case.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday that the parameters for the Sept. 10 presidential debate would be “the same as the last CNN Debate.” During that debate with Joe Biden, the candidates' microphones were muted except when it was their turn to speak.
But Harris’ campaign says Tuesday that specifics for the debate are still being worked with host ABC News. A Harris spokesperson noted: “Both candidates have publicly made clear their willingness to debate with unmuted mics for the duration of the debate to fully allow for substantive exchanges between the candidates - but it appears Donald Trump is letting his handlers overrule him. Sad!”
A spokesperson for the network did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
The back and forth over the debate has centered around the issue of microphone muting, which Biden’s campaign made a condition of his decision to accept any debates this year.
A Harris spokesperson said Monday that Harris wants microphones to be live all the time. Trump’s campaign alleged Harris’ representatives sought “a seated debate, with notes, and opening statements,” specifications the Harris campaign denied.