Trump Agrees To Debate Kamala Harris On ABC News Despite Lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC News, despite his ongoing defamation lawsuit against the network's anchor George Stephanopoulos. Trump believes debates are crucial and suggests Harris may not be a strong debater.

Former President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to engage in a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC News, even amid his ongoing defamation lawsuit against the network's anchor George Stephanopoulos.

Appearing on "FOX & Friends," Trump acknowledged that the media is attempting to portray Harris as a liberal version of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. He also noted that Harris has not granted any interviews since President Biden's departure from the ticket.

Trump Agrees to Debate Kamala Harris on ABC News Despite Lawsuit

"It's going to be announced fairly soon, but we'll be debating her," Trump said. However, he expressed a preference for the debate to take place on Fox News.

Trump's willingness to debate Harris has raised questions due to his lawsuit against Stephanopoulos. In March, Stephanopoulos wrongly asserted on air that Trump had been found "liable for rape" multiple times in a civil case. Trump recently achieved a victory in court when ABC failed in its attempt to dismiss the defamation lawsuit.

Trump Agrees to Debate Kamala Harris on ABC News Despite Lawsuit

When asked about the potential conflict of interest, Trump said, "You can use that as an excuse. I could use that... my preference would be Fox." He added that debates are essential and that he wants to confront Harris on her views.

Trump also suggested that Harris may not be keen on participating in the debate. "She wants to say I don't want to debate, but I do want to debate," he said.

Trump Agrees to Debate Kamala Harris on ABC News Despite Lawsuit

ABC News anchor David Muir is expected to moderate the debate, replacing Stephanopoulos. Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will moderate a separate debate between Trump and Harris on September 4. Harris has yet to confirm her participation in that debate.

Trump's lawsuit against Stephanopoulos stems from comments made during an interview in March. Stephanopoulos wrongly stated that Trump had been found "liable for rape" multiple times. Despite a jury determining that Trump was liable for "sexual abuse" in the civil case, Stephanopoulos repeated the claim ten times during his exchange with Representative Nancy Mace.