Former President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the possibility of a debate rematch with Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming victory in their recent ABC News clash.

Trump's campaign has asserted a boost in support among likely voters following the debate and claimed that another on-stage meeting is unnecessary, despite Harris's request for just that, as National Review reports.

Trump made his stance clear on social media, where he posted on Truth Social that Harris had requested a second debate in October.

He referred to her as "Comrade Kamala Harris, the Democrats' Radical Left Candidate," suggesting her call for another debate was a concession of defeat.

Trump Firm on Debate Terms

Harris's campaign challenged Trump to an additional debate on the heels of what her supporters believed was a victory in the first event.

Trump, however, expressed his reluctance to agree to a debate during an appearance on Fox & Friends, stating he "probably" wouldn't participate.

The former president went further, suggesting the Fox News moderators he preferred, including Sean Hannity, Jesse Watters, or Laura Ingraham.

Following this, Trump reiterated his decision on Truth Social by declaring, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"

Harris Pursues Rematch, Trump Declines

Despite Trump's repeated refusals, Vice President Harris continued to pursue the opportunity for another face-off.
Just an hour after Trump's post rejecting the idea, Harris renewed her request for a second debate, underscoring her willingness to engage further.

Trump has claimed multiple times that he emerged victorious from the debate against Harris. However, early polls conducted by Reuters, YouGov, and CNN offered a mixed result. A Reuters focus group, composed of ten undecided voters, found a split favoring Trump.

The group showed six individuals leaning toward Trump, three favoring Harris, and one remaining undecided after watching the debate. This initial response suggests a more nuanced public opinion than what Trump's claims of overwhelming victory might indicate.

Campaign Insights and Public Opinion

The Trump campaign released an internal memo on Thursday boasting a two-point boost in support among 1,893 likely voters across seven key states. According to the memo, Trump received 48% support compared to Harris's 46% in an electoral matchup.

Without third-party candidates in the mix, Trump's support purportedly rose to 50%, against Harris's 47%. This memo aimed to counter narratives of Harris's strong performance.

Trump emphasized the significance of these figures by stating, “We found that despite the best efforts of Kamala Harris and media to portray the debate as some kind of overwhelming win for her, voters did not see it this way as support for her remained flat.”

No More Presidential Debates This Election Cycle

Trump also emphasized that there would be no further presidential debates this election cycle. His Truth Social post read: “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!,” referencing his previous debates against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The conclusion of presidential debates leaves the spotlight on the vice-presidential candidates, with J.D. Vance and Tim Walz scheduled to debate on Oct. 1 in New York City. This event, hosted by CBS News, will mark a significant moment for the vice-presidential contest.

As the campaign trail continues, both parties focus on securing voter support in key battleground states.
With no further presidential debates on the horizon, the vice-presidential debate will provide a critical platform for the candidates' running mates to influence public opinion.

Trump's refusal to engage in another debate with Harris may shift the dynamics of the presidential race.
Supporters and critics alike will be closely monitoring polling data and public sentiment as Election Day approaches.

Conclusion

Former President Donald Trump has firmly rejected Vice President Kamala Harris's call for a second debate, citing his claim of victory in their recent encounter on ABC News. Despite requests for a rematch, Trump maintains his stance, supported by internal campaign data showing a slight boost in voter support.

With no further presidential debates this cycle, attention now turns to the upcoming vice-presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz.