Trump hints at missing first presidential debate with Harris

Former US President Donald Trump has expressed doubts about participating in the first televised debate with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris scheduled for September 10 in Pennsylvania. The main point of contention appears to be the microphone rules, with Trump alleging that the Harris camp wants to mute the microphones when the other candidate is speaking in order to provoke him into making a mistake. Trump has also questioned the fairness of ABC News, the sponsor of the debate, and called for a different TV network to host the event.
The debate is significant as it would be the first direct face-off between Trump and Harris since she officially secured her nomination last week. Pennsylvania, where the debate is scheduled to take place, is a key battleground state in the upcoming election.
US media outlets have reported on the escalating tensions between the two camps, with Trump accusing Harris of not wanting a debate and trying to change the rules. Despite Trump’s reservations, Harris’s camp reportedly wants both candidates’ microphones to be live throughout the broadcast.
With just weeks before the election, the outcome of the debate could have a significant impact on voter perception of the two candidates. The public will be eagerly awaiting to see if Trump and Harris can come to an agreement on the debate rules and if the event will indeed take place as scheduled.

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