The nonprofit organizing body of the US presidential elections has reportedly scrapped the anticipated October 15 match-up between US President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee and former US Vice President Joe Biden.
The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) ultimately moved to cancel the upcoming presidential debate between Trump and Biden after 45 voiced his refusal to participate.
“On October 8, CPD announced that for the health and safety of all involved, the second presidential debate, scheduled for October 15 in Miami, would be conducted virtually,” read the CPD’s Friday news release.
“It is now apparent there will be no debate on October 15, and the CPD will turn its attention to preparations for the final presidential debate scheduled for October 22,” the release noted.
CPD had announced Thursday that the second presidential debate would resemble more of a town meeting “in which the candidates would participate from separate remote locations.”
The US president previously slammed the format change during an interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo.
Biden’s campaign team acknowledged Trump’s decision to back out by announcing an October 15 town hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos.
He went on to assert to Hannity that Steve Scully, the moderator for the now-canceled debate, is a “never-Trumper.”
Nevertheless, Trump reportedly intends to host up to 2,000 people for an event on the South Lawn of the White House on Saturday. He also announced via social media that he will be traveling to Sanford, Florida, on Monday to hold a “very BIG RALLY.”
Sourse: sputniknews.com
