Kamala Harris has confirmed her participation in a second presidential debate with Donald Trump, scheduled for October 23 on CNN. The Vice President shared the news on her X account (formerly Twitter), stating, “I will gladly accept a second presidential debate… I hope @realDonaldTrump will join me.”
Kamala Harris Announces Debate Plans on X (Formerly Twitter)
Vice President Harris took to her social media account to announce her acceptance of the upcoming debate. Her message was clear, calling on Trump to join her on the debate stage once again.
Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon Highlights Importance of Second Debate
Jen O’Malley Dillon, Harris’ campaign chair, emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “The American people deserve another opportunity to see Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate before they cast their ballots. It would be unprecedented in modern history for there to just be one general election debate.”
Debate Format and Location: CNN to Host October 23 Debate
This debate will follow a similar format to the previous one—90 minutes long, hosted in CNN’s Atlanta studio, without a live audience. The structure remains consistent, giving voters another chance to evaluate the candidates.
Donald Trump’s Response to Harris’ Debate Invitation
Trump, after the September 10 debate, announced on Truth Social, “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE,” but later hinted during a California campaign stop that he might reconsider if the conditions are right, saying he might debate Harris “if I got in the right mood.”
Upcoming Vice Presidential Debate: Tim Walz vs. J.D. Vance on October 1
As the October showdown approaches, attention is also focused on the upcoming vice-presidential debate between Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, and Trump’s vice-presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, slated for October 1 on CBS News.
Voters to Witness Competing Visions for America in Upcoming Debates
With Harris stepping up to this second debate, both candidates have another chance to present their visions for the country directly to voters. As O’Malley Dillon pointed out, “Debates offer a unique chance for voters to see the candidates side by side and take stock of their competing visions for America.”
