Alyssa Farah Griffin, former White House communications director under Donald Trump, praised Kamala Harris' swift call for a second debate, describing it as “incredibly smart politics.” Speaking with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Griffin explained that the Democratic nominee’s strategy immediately put Trump on the defensive—a position he typically dislikes.
By challenging Trump to another debate right after their initial face-off on Tuesday, Harris may have created a scenario where the former president feels compelled to flip the narrative. “I actually think there’s a world in which he tries to agree to another debate,” Griffin said on Thursday.
Trump had boldly declared victory after their televised encounter, despite many conservative commentators and analysts suggesting otherwise. The former president has, so far, refused to participate in another debate with Harris.
However, Griffin advised against ruling out the possibility entirely. She explained that Trump might reconsider his stance if Harris’ performance boosts her poll numbers. “If Kamala Harris sees a bump in the polls from her debate performance, where many believe she won, I could see Trump stepping forward to challenge her to another debate,” Griffin speculated.
She added that Trump may seek certain conditions if he does return to the debate stage, such as insisting on favorable moderators or a friendly network. Griffin suggested that if the race tightens in the final eight weeks, Trump may feel the need for a significant moment to regain his competitive edge against Harris.
News Source: HuffPost