Donald Trump has officially taken a hard pass on a second debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, proving that even in politics, sometimes it’s better to quit while you’re…well, let’s just say “ahead.”
On Thursday (October 10), a deadline quietly ticked by, with the 78-year-old former president pulling the ultimate power move: ignoring CNN’s RSVP to debate the 59-year-old VP. Instead of a fiery rematch, Kamala will be hitting the stage solo at a town hall on October 23, probably thinking, “Great, now I don’t have to listen to two hours of ‘China Virus’ monologues.”
According to Deadline (the news site, not Trump’s personal schedule), The Donald made it clear on Wednesday: “There will be no rematch.” It’s like a boxing champion walking away from the ring, but instead of physical punches, it’s zingers about healthcare, taxes, and who’s better at not interrupting. Trump hinted that it was “too late in the process” to hop back into the debate spotlight, but we all know the truth—he just didn’t want to hear Kamala’s side-eye again.
Kamala’s campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, didn’t hold back, claiming that Donald’s real reason for bailing was simple: “He fears another debate where Vice President Harris would hold him accountable in front of tens of millions of Americans.” Translation: Trump’s debate strategy is apparently now “run away and tweet about it later.”
For those keeping score at home, their first (and now only) debate happened in September and drew in almost 60 million viewers. That’s right, 60 million people tuned in for a front-row seat to what was basically a glorified roast battle, complete with interruptions, side comments, and the occasional fact check.
So, if you were looking forward to another epic face-off, you’re out of luck. But don’t worry, there’s always Twitter. Or, you know, Truth Social.