Donald Trump, the 78-year-old former President, seems to be tapping out of another face-off with Kamala Harris, the 59-year-old Vice President and apparently, the world’s greatest pet defender.
Now, if you recall, their last debate had everything: drama, tension, and, of course, Trumpβs unforgettable claim that immigrants are out here snacking on peopleβs pets. Yes, you read that right. Americaβs beloved furry friendsβFluffy, Spot, and Mr. Whiskersβwere supposedly on some sort of international buffet menu. Spoiler: theyβre not.
So, after stirring up the most bizarre mental images of a world where pets arenβt safe from culinary curiosity, Trump sat down with Fox News on September 11th for a casual chat about his apparent debating retirement. It seems like heβs had enough of the verbal sparring, or perhaps heβs just saving up his energy for more important thingsβlike saving the fictionalized dogs of America.
βIβm not inclined to do it because I won the debate by a lot,β Trump said, in a totally unbiased, not-at-all-exaggerated statement. This gem of self-assurance came from Bloomberg, which may or may not have stifled a laugh when reporting it.
But wait, it gets better: βI donβt know that I want to do another debate,β he added, as if anyone saw this coming. Analysts, by the way, have been whispering (loudly) that Trump maybe, kinda, definitely lost the debate. But hey, who needs analysts when youβve got a big win in your own head?
So, it looks like debate round two might just be a no-go. Harris might have to save her one-liners for another day, and Americaβs pets can rest easyβfor now.
Donald Trump on Fox News this morning: βI don't know that I want to do another debate."
She crushed him. pic.twitter.com/SoywDj9xxv
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) September 11, 2024