In an op-ed article for The New York Times, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed her concerns about debating former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Clinton, who lost to Trump in the 2016 election, highlighted the challenges of engaging in a substantive debate with Trump, calling his statements "meandering" and difficult to identify.

Clinton argued that trying to refute Trump's arguments in a normal debate would be a waste of time, as it is nearly impossible to pinpoint or decipher his actual points. She recalled her experiences debating both men during the election campaigns, stating that Trump often starts with nonsense and digresses into blather, making it challenging to focus on substantive issues.

The former Secretary of State further criticized Trump for overwhelming moderators with a "blizzard of interruptions, insults, and lies" during past debates, which she believed did a disservice to the voters. Despite Trump's tendencies becoming "worse" over the years, Clinton noted that expectations for him were so low that simply not engaging in outrageous behavior would be considered presidential by some.

Clinton predicted that Trump would resort to ranting and raving in order to dodge direct answers about his unpopular positions, such as restricting abortion and giving tax cuts to billionaires. She believed that current President Joe Biden, whom she described as a "wise and decent man," could capitalize on this strategy as he had facts and truth on his side.

Offering advice to Biden, Clinton suggested that he should showcase his success in office, such as revitalizing the economy, slowing inflation, and emphasizing investments in clean energy. She also advised him to channel the assertive spirit he displayed during his State of the Union speeches when confronting GOP hecklers.

Additionally, Clinton urged viewers to pay attention to how the candidates talk about people, not just policies. While Biden was portrayed as one of the "most empathetic leaders we've ever had," Clinton characterized Trump as someone who only cared about himself.

In conclusion, Clinton framed the decision between the candidates as a choice between "chaos and competence," emphasizing the need to choose a president who delivers results for the American people rather than a convicted criminal seeking revenge.

The highly anticipated first presidential debate for the 2024 election is scheduled to take place on Thursday night in Atlanta between President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump.