U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has challenged former President Donald Trump to meet her at a debate before the November election, UNN reports citing CBS News.
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"He's not going to be in the debate, but he and his running mate seem to have a lot to say about me," Harris said at a campaign event in Atlanta on Tuesday night. - "Well, Donald, I hope you change your mind about facing me in a debate, because as they say, if you have something to say, say it to my face.
A debate between Trump and Biden was scheduled for September 10 before the US president dropped out of the race. On Monday, Trump told Fox News that he would like to hold a debate, but he could also "make a case for not doing so.
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According to the publication, Harris presented herself as an outsider in the race against Trump, but said that "the momentum in this race is shifting, and there are signs that Donald Trump is sensing it.
This is Harris's first visit to Georgia since President Biden wrapped up his campaign. Her campaign is trying to keep this swing state in the game. Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, emphasized the importance of the state's momentum in her speech.
According to the campaign headquarters, the event was attended by more than 10,000 people, which, according to the statement, was its largest rally to date.
Harris is expected to choose her vice presidential running mate by Monday, and CBS News has learned that the top candidates have already been selected. Earlier on Tuesday, Harris said she "has not yet" made a decision on her running mate.
Harris and a yet-to-be-named vice presidential candidate will campaign together in the disputed states next week, sources familiar with the plans told CBS News.
Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, are scheduled to campaign in Atlanta on Saturday.
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