Trump wavers on Harris debate, says he could ‘make a case’ for skipping

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Monday that while he “probably” will debate Vice President Kamala Harris, he could “also make a case” for avoiding a face-to-face confrontation with his likely Democratic opponent.

Trump, in a Fox News interview that aired Monday evening, did not initially say whether he would commit to a debate with Harris. And while he ultimately seemed to confirm that he was game, his answers left room for ambiguity.

The remarks underscored how far the dynamics of the race have shifted in the week since President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection bid — a decision that came after his disastrous debate against Trump in late June.