U.S. Presidential Race: Trump Avoids Another Debate with Kamala Harris

The former Republican president announced on Truth Social this Thursday, September 12, 2024, that he will not participate in another debate with his Democratic opponent. What prompted his decision?

A Revealing Political Strategy

Former Republican President Donald Trump has declared he will not participate in another debate against his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris. Announced on his Truth Social platform, this decision highlights a political strategy whose impact is yet to be determined.

The Weight of Previous Debates

“There will not be a third debate,” the politician stated. This follows two televised exchanges: the first with Joe Biden in June, and the second with Kamala Harris last Tuesday. Did these confrontations discourage the former president?

“The United States Vice President and Democratic candidate challenged the former Republican president during the debate on ABC News last Tuesday,” political analysts recall. A performance that seems to have swayed voters, according to recent polls.

The Law of Polls

Recent opinion polls indeed appear to favor Kamala Harris. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows the Democrat with 47% of voter intentions versus 42% for Donald Trump, a gap that widened after the televised debate where a majority of viewers saw Harris as the victor.

Additional data confirms this trend: of those who watched at least part of the debate, 53% believed Kamala Harris came out on top, compared to just 24% for Donald Trump. Given these results, one might wonder if the former president fears a more significant defeat in future televised encounters.

One thing is certain: the race for the White House is still full of surprises.