Trump says he wants to debate Biden ‘anytime, anywhere, anyplace’

USA 7 March, 2024 10:04

Former US President Donald Trump is calling for debates between himself and President Joe Biden ahead of the 2024 general election, saying he is willing to participate “anytime, anywhere, anyplace,” Fox News reports.

Trump, the 2024 GOP frontrunner and presumptive nominee, posted his offer on his Truth Social on Wednesday afternoon - just hours after former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, his last-standing Republican opponent, suspended her campaign.

“It is important, for the Good of our Country, that Joe Biden and I Debate Issues that are so vital to America, and the American People. Therefore, I am calling for Debates, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE!” he wrote, adding that he is looking forward to receiving a response․

The Biden campaign fired back, shortly after Trump's invitation.

“I know Donald Trump’s thirsty for attention and struggling to expand his appeal beyond the MAGA base — and that's a conversation we'll have at the appropriate time in this cycle,” Biden campaign communications director Michael Tyler told Fox News Digital. “But if he’s so desperate to see President Biden in prime time, he doesn't have to wait! He can join the tens of millions of Americans who will tune in to watch the State of the Union tomorrow night.”

Based on the primary election results, Biden and Trump are set for a rematch in the general election to be held in November. According to Reuters, another campaign between Trump, 77, and Biden, 81 is one few Americans seem to want. Opinion polls show both Biden and Trump have low approval ratings among voters.