In statements reported by a major news agency, United States President Joe Biden signaled that his participation in a debate would hinge on the behavior of his Republican challenger, Donald Trump. This remark emerged as Biden answered questions from reporters at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, explaining that his decision would depend on Trump’s conduct in the campaign arena.
As a result, Biden did not directly respond to Trump’s invitation to join the debate. The two leading figures have become the clear frontrunners in their respective primaries, which function as within-party contests in most states. With Nikki Haley out of the race, Trump now stands as the Republican standard-bearer and Biden as the Democratic nominee.
Earlier in the week, there were public comments about the upcoming election debate, with Trump addressing the format and Biden weighing whether to participate. Biden reportedly suggested that if the roles were reversed, he might also seek to discuss the matter with Trump before committing to a platform appearance. The exchange highlighted how both campaigns are navigating strategic decisions about televised debates and audience reach.
Separately, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban commented on his plans to meet with the United States president during his visit to the United States, adding that he would not be guided by the current American leadership during that encounter. The remarks underscored how international actors are watching and commenting on the U.S. electoral process and the dynamics of campaign engagement across borders. — Cited: TASS