Trump Challenges Biden to Debate and Golf Match, Downplays Democratic Panic

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10/07/2024 19h41

In his first campaign rally in 10 days, former President Donald Trump seized the opportunity to address President Joe Biden's campaign woes. Speaking to a crowd at the Trump National Doral Golf Course in Florida, Trump offered Biden a chance at redemption through two propositions: another debate this week and a golf match.

"So tonight, I'm officially offering Joe the chance to redeem himself in front of the entire world," declared Trump to the enthusiastic rally attendees. He proposed a debate without moderators, where Biden could prove his presidential mettle. Additionally, Trump threw in a nod to their previous face-off on the debate stage, challenging Biden to a game of golf.

However, the Biden-Harris campaign quickly dismissed the idea of a golf match as "weird antics." James Singer, a spokesperson for the campaign, brushed off Trump's proposal, emphasizing their focus on policy and the issues at hand.

As more Democrats publicly call for Biden to withdraw his reelection bid, Trump downplayed the potential challenges of facing a different Democratic candidate if Biden were to step down. Confident in his chances, Trump stated, "the truth is it doesn't matter who they nominate because we are going to beat any one of them in thundering landslides."

In his speech, Trump also turned his attention to Vice President Kamala Harris, fueling speculations about her potential as a Biden replacement on the ballot. He applauded Biden for choosing Harris but labelled her a "socialist," scrutinizing her record as a senator and vice president.

During Tuesday night's rally, Trump introduced his youngest son, Barron, to the crowd. Praising his son, he even suggested that Barron might be more popular than his older siblings, Don and Eric.

Notably absent from the rally was former First Lady Melania Trump, who recently held a fundraiser for the pro-Trump LGBTQ group Log Cabin Republicans in New York. Melania has yet to attend any of Trump's campaign rallies this election cycle.

As Trump encouraged his supporters to take advantage of early voting, which will commence in two months, he urged them to ensure their votes were counted. He expressed concerns about potential "cheating," emphasizing the need for vigilance.

With Trump's reentry into the campaign trail, the political landscape is set to heat up as the 2024 election cycle looms closer. As the former president embarks on his quest to secure his party's nomination, all eyes are on the potential contenders and the strategies they employ to gain an advantage.

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