Jul 23, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Trump "absolutely" willing to debate Kamala Harris

Sareen Habeshian

former President Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Vice Presidential nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) (not pictured), at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is also Trump's first public rally since he was shot in the e — Former President Trump on July 20 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

Former President Trump said Tuesday he's "absolutely" willing to debate Vice President Kamala Harris more than once ahead of the 2024 election.

The big picture: The comments are among his most extensive about Harris since she joined the race for the presidency following Biden's departure after a disastrous debate performance last month.

Yes, but the former president said in a call with reporters hosted by the Republican National Committee that he's "not thrilled" about participating in a debate hosted by ABC News, per the New York Times.

He and President Biden had previously agreed to a debate on the network and had scheduled it for September 10.

Harris' campaign did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

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