Former President Trump repeatedly refused to unequivocally commit to accepting the results of the 2024 presidential election during the first debate.
Why it matters: Trump and some of his allies have repeatedly dodged questions about accepting the election results, raising concerns of political violence after the November election.
Driving the news: Trump deflected when asked two times by CNN moderator Dana Bash if he would commit to accepting the election results.
When asked a third time, Trump said that he would accept the election results if it is a "fair and legal and good election."
He suggested he's running for president because of Biden's performance.
"It would be much easier for me to do that than running again," Trump said.
Between the lines: Trump has repeatedly sowed doubt on the electoral system ahead of November and continues to claim falsely that the 2020 election was stolen.
