Joe Biden says he is ready to debate with Donald Trump, without knowing when

This is the first time that the American president has declared it so clearly.

American President Joe Biden affirmed on Friday April 26 that he was ready to publicly debate with his Republican opponent Donald Trump, whom he will face in the November presidential election.

Asked if he would participate in a public debate with his predecessor, the 81-year-old Democrat, running for a second term, declared: “I’m going to do it, somewhere. I don’t know when. I’m looking forward to doing it.” This is the first time that Mr. Biden has clearly stated that he is ready to debate with his Republican rival as part of the 2024 presidential election campaign.

“Anytime, anywhere,” replies Donald Trump

Donald Trump refused to participate in even one of the Republican primary debates, a selection process he ultimately won. On the other hand, he declared on Friday that he was ready to debate with Joe Biden “anytime anywhere”. “I propose Monday evening, Tuesday evening, or Wednesday evening, during my campaign rally in Michigan”launched the former president on his Truth Social network.

Donald Trump, who is currently on trial in New York in a historic trial, later suggested holding the debate “tonight, at the courthouse”. “I’ll stick around!“, he said. A few hours later, the Republican returned to the charge: “We’re ready, just tell me where, we can do it at the White House!”he added.