Harris claims Trump is ‘running scared’ to Fox News after backing out of ABC debate
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamala Harris has accused Donald Trump of “running scared” from a scheduled debate with her on ABC News, and choosing a new option with Fox News “to bail him out”. Late on Friday, Trump then announced on Truth Social that he plans to debate Harris earlier than that - on September 4 - on Fox News, and criticized ABC, including their anchor George Stephanopoulos. “The Debate was previously scheduled against Sleepy Joe Biden on ABC, but has been terminated in that Biden will no longer be a participant, and I am in litigation against ABC Network and George Slopadopoulos, thereby creating a conflict of interest.” Trump said the Fox debate will be moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum and boast “A FULL ARENA AUDIENCE!” On Saturday, the Harris campaign issued a statement, accusing Trump of backpedaling. Rival Kamala Harris claims Trump is ‘running scared’ to Fox News after backing out of ABC debate “The Vice President will be there one way or the other to take the opportunity to speak to a prime time national audience.