Trump Proposes 3 Debates With Harris in September

The former president said he has negotiated with three networks for a trio of debates, but says his opponent still must agree to the terms.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on Aug. 8, 2024. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump announced Aug. 8 that he has negotiated three dates for presidential debates with networks, but it’s up to Vice President Kamala Harris to accept the terms.

Trump made the proposal at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, for three major TV networks: ABC, NBC, and Fox News. So far, only ABC has confirmed that both candidates have agreed to a Sept. 10 debate. The Trump campaign confirmed that the other two dates proposed are Sept. 4 on Fox and Sept. 25 on NBC. (Two of the dates were switched during the former president’s news conference.)