When the RNC began to hold their debates for the 2024 election, Donald Trump was nowhere to be found. If the party wasn't willing to rig the event for him he wasn't going to show up. Instead, the former President chose to conduct interviews with Fox News.
While she didn't endorse Donald Trump, Nikki Haley dropped out of the race today after losing all but one primary on Super Tuesday. And the 45th President celebrated by demanding that the 46th President debates him as soon as possible.
Trump wrote on Truth Social:
"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! The Debates can be run by the Corrupt DNC, or their Subsidiary, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). I look forward to receiving a response. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
The Biden campaign was quick to respond to Trump's plea. Communications Director Michael Tyler wrote:
"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. 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. He might even learn a thing or two about bringing people together and actually delivering for the American people."