Trump, Biden Campaigns Bicker Over Last Minute Debate Negotiations
By Courtney O'Brien
TownHall.com
Source: AP Photo/Evan
Vucci
UPDATE: The Trump campaign released a statement on
Tuesday reminding Biden's team that they agreed to
do an earpiece inspection several days ago.
“Joe Biden’s handlers several days ago agreed to a
pre-debate inspection for electronic earpieces but
today abruptly reversed themselves and declined,"
said Tim Murtaugh, Trump 2020 communications
director. "Biden’s handlers have asked for multiple
breaks during the debate, which President Trump
doesn’t need, so we have rejected that request. On
top of the refusal to take a drug test, it seems
pretty obvious that the Biden team is looking for
any safety net they can find in the hours leading up
to the debate. With his 47 years as a failed
Washington politician, how much help does Biden
want?”
ORIGINAL POST
Tuesday marks the first 2020 presidential debate
between President Trump and Joe Biden in Cleveland,
Ohio, and the two campaigns are struggling over some
last minute negotiations.
Fox News producer Pat Ward shared some of the new
details. Reportedly, the Trump campaign is asking
for ear tests for both candidates before they take
the stage, and Biden's team is resisting. The
Democrat has also asked for there to be two breaks.
That means that tonight's debate will be a 90-minute
commercial-free program.
While some analysts have been questioning how Biden will fare tonight, the Trump campaign is reportedly not underestimating his debate skills. Because, as they rightly note, he's done this once or twice before.
Tonight's contest, which will be moderated by Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace, kicks off at at 9 p.m. ET.