Biden agrees to a public debate with Trump, eyes on courtroom showdown
Joe Biden has shown his willingness to discuss Donald Trump. "I don’t know when, but I am happy to debate him," the US President stated. In a counterpoint, Trump mentioned he would be ready to debate with Biden even in a courtroom amidst his ongoing criminal trial.
In an interview on Friday with the infamously outspoken radio host Howard Stern, the US leader conveyed his readiness for a debate with Donald Trump.
"I am, somewhere, I don’t know when, but I am happy to debate him," Biden asserted during the live interview in New York. This statement marks the first clear indication from the current US President about a potential election debate with the Republican contender.
Responding to Biden's announcement, Trump took to his social media, stating, "He’s in New York City today, although probably doesn’t know it, and so am I, stuck in one of the many Court cases that he instigated as (...) In fact, let’s do the Debate at the Courthouse tonight - on National Television, I’ll wait around! ," Trump remarked, taking a jibe at Biden.
Who will win elections?
The US presidential elections are scheduled for November 5. A recent joint survey by "The New York Times" and Siena College reveals that if the vote was cast today, 45 per cent of voters would back Joe Biden, while Donald Trump would garner 46 per cent. The response "I don't know/hard to say" was chosen by 8% of participants.
Notably, in the preceding survey, 48 per cent of voters preferred the former US leader, while the current president received 43 per cent. The report indicates that Biden's popularity has slightly increased, though he is still less favoured than Trump, whom voters view more positively amidst general economic concerns.
Another survey by Ipsos for Reuters shows that 41 percent of voters lean towards Biden, whereas Trump has the backing of 37 percent.
Ultimately, the decisive factor in the election outcome will be the electoral college votes.
