President Biden has expressed his willingness to engage in a debate with former President Trump, according to remarks made during an interview with radio host Howard Stern.
During the interview, Biden responded affirmatively when Stern raised the topic of a potential debate with Trump, stating, “I am, somewhere, I don’t know when. I’m happy to debate him.”
Biden’s statement marks a departure from his previous comments regarding the possibility of debating Trump. In the past, he had suggested that his decision would depend on Trump’s behavior.
The news of Biden’s willingness to debate prompted a swift response from Trump’s campaign, with campaign adviser Chris LaCivita expressing eagerness to arrange the event.
Trump himself took to social media platform Truth Social to challenge Biden to a debate, proposing various locations and dates for the event. He also criticized Biden’s policies and actions, particularly regarding the handling of COVID-19 and election integrity.
The call for debates comes amid ongoing discussions within the political sphere about the format and timing of such events. Trump, who had previously faced criticism for skipping primary debates during his candidacy, emphasized the importance of debating key issues for the benefit of the American people.
The 2020 presidential debates between Trump and Biden were limited to two events. The scarcity of debates in the previous election cycle has raised questions about the potential format and frequency of future debates.
During the interview, Stern expressed his hope that Biden would confront Trump on various issues, including the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and Trump’s phone call with Georgia election officials.
Discussions about potential debates between Biden and Trump continue. The Biden campaign has yet to provide a formal response to inquiries about the matter.
