FOX News Media Offers To Host Another Debate, Trump Remains Non-Committal

Fox News Media has proposed a second debate in October for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. However, Trump has expressed hesitance to commit to a rematch.

At a Glance

Fox News re-extended an offer to host a second presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
The proposed moderators for the debate are Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
The debate is proposed for October, coinciding with early in-person voting in battleground states.
Harris’s campaign wants another debate, but Trump is non-committal.
Harris and Trump clashed on key issues like abortion and crime in the first debate.
Both candidates have strong support and endorsements heading into the election.

Fox News Proposes Second Debate

Fox News Media has re-extended its offer to host a second presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The latest proposal comes on the heels of their first debate hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia. The potential debate, proposed for October, would coincide with the start of early in-person voting in crucial battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina.

The proposed moderators for this debate would be well-known Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. Fox News Media president and executive editor Jay Wallace, along with Vice President of Politics Jessica Loker, emphasized that the network’s top political anchors are the ideal choices to moderate this significant event.

Previous Debate Highlights Key Issues

The Vice President and former President had their first debate hosted by ABC News on Tuesday, September 10. Key issues during this debate included abortion and crime. Harris accused Trump of supporting a national abortion ban without exceptions. However, Trump mentioned during the debate that he supports exceptions in certain cases, and he has been known to push back in recent months on the idea of a national ban, instead expressing support for state control over abortion laws.

The two candidates also clashed on crime, with Trump blaming migrant crime on the current administration. Conversely, Harris pointed the finger at Trump’s legal troubles, further intensifying the heated debate.

Trump Won’t Commit To Another Debate

Following the debate on Tuesday night, Harris was reportedly quick to agree she would participate in another one. However, Trump has expressed less enthusiasm about the idea.

During an interview with Fox News, Trump stated, “When you win the debate, I don’t, I don’t know that I want to do another debate.” He also indicated he wasn’t interested in the potential debate being moderated by Baier and MacCallum. Instead, he suggested other possible moderators such as Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity, or Laura Ingraham.

A High-Stakes Presidential Race

With early voting beginning soon in many states, the stakes are higher than ever. Both candidates are aggressively campaigning in key battleground states including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada.

With only eight weeks until Election Day, the race is incredibly close. Both candidates are making their final appeals to voters, focusing on key issues such as abortion, immigration, and the economy. The proposed second debate by Fox News could serve as a critical platform for both candidates to solidify their positions and sway undecided voters, if both candidates agree.

At this point, it’s unclear whether Trump and Harris will participate in a rematch. However, Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are set to face off in a CBS News debate early next month.