Former US President Donald Trump has declared that there will be no third debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, despite her campaign’s challenge for a rematch following a strong showing in the last debate. The first debate between the two candidates attracted over 67 million viewers and saw Harris being seen as the winner by political commentators and polls.
Trump had previously faced off against President Joe Biden in June, but concerns over Biden’s age led to his replacement by Harris. After the scheduled debate in September, Harris’s camp quickly sought a follow-up debate to build on their momentum, but Trump rejected the idea, stating that the challenge only came because Harris “lost”.
Polls have indicated that Harris was perceived as the winner of the debate by a majority of viewers. A survey found that 53 percent of voters believed Harris won, while only 24 percent said the same of Trump. Despite this, it remains unclear how significant the debate will be for the upcoming election, as the race continues to be close in key battleground states.
Overall, the decision to not hold a third debate between Trump and Harris has led to some satisfaction among registered voters, with a majority feeling that one debate was enough. However, opinions remain divided on the matter, with some still wanting a second debate to take place.
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