The two candidates for the presidential election next November are ready to face each other.
US President Joe Biden challenged his rival Donald Trump to debate twice before the November election, in a video message released on Wednesday.
“Today he says he wants to debate me again. In that case, do me a favor, man. I’ll even do it twice,” he said. launched the 81-year-old outgoing president, before adding, mockingly: “So let’s pick the dates Donald. I heard you’re free on Wednesday”weekly break day in the trial targeting the Republican candidate.
Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then, he hasn’t shown up for a debate.
Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again.
Well, make my day, pal. pic.twitter.com/AkPmvs2q4u
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 15, 2024
In the process, Donald Trump (77 years old) accepted the invitation of the Democratic candidate.
“I’m ready”wrote the president from 2016 to 2020, on his Truth Social network. “Let’s go for the fight!!!”.
June 27?
“I received and accepted an invitation from CNN for a debate on June 27”Joe Biden tweeted later in the day. “Your turn, Donald. Like you said: anywhere, anytime, any place.”
I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 15, 2024
Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York resumed Monday with the start of the highly anticipated testimony of his ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, cited by the prosecution because of his central role in the case of hidden payments to a star X-rated movies in 2016.
This former loyalist among the billionaire’s faithful has since become his sworn enemy.