Mr Trump wants to debate Mr Biden "anytime, anywhere", after the two are almost certain to face off again in November.
"It is important, for the good of our country, that Joe Biden and I debate the issues that are essential to America and the American people," former President Donald Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social on March 6. "I call for debates anytime, anywhere!"
The move came hours after Nikki Haley, Trump's last remaining opponent, dropped out of the race, paving the way for the former president to win the Republican nomination and face President Joe Biden in a rematch in November. Biden's campaign did not specify whether the White House boss would accept the debate.
"I know Donald Trump is hungry for attention and is trying to expand his reach beyond the MAGA group. We will address that at the appropriate time during the election season," said Michael Tyler, a spokesman for Mr. Biden's campaign, referring to supporters of the "Make America Great Again" policy.
According to Tyler, if Trump wants to see Mr. Biden in prime time, the former president should watch the White House owner's State of the Union address on the evening of March 7. "He can learn a thing or two about how to bring people together and benefit the American people."
The State of the Union address is an annual event, with the US president presenting his vision for governing the country and his achievements. Mr. Trump announced that he would have a "quick, continuous response" to the content of the State of the Union address, saying that "it is important that America knows the truth."
Asked by Fox News whether Biden would avoid debates that could raise questions about the president’s acumen, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to answer directly. She referred reporters to the Biden campaign.
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Palm Beach, Florida on March 5. Photo: AP
Mr. Trump, 77 years old, and Mr. Biden, 81 years old, will almost certainly become the Republican and Democratic candidates after Super Tuesday on March 5.
The former US president has no rivals left in the race while Mr. Biden only has to face two less prominent candidates: female writer Marianne Williamson and Minnesota congressman Dean Phillips. Mr. Phillips stopped running on March 6 and announced his support for Mr. Biden.
The presidential candidates will have three televised debates. In 2020, Mr Trump debated Mr Biden twice. The third was canceled after Mr Trump tested positive for Covid-19 and refused to debate online.
Nhu Tam (According to AFP, NBC News )
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