Donald Trump has ruled out another presidential debate against his rival Kamala Harris before November’s election.
He said on Thursday – two days after the pair’s first showdown in Philadelphia – that Harris only wanted a rematch because he “clearly” won.
Several instant polls taken after Tuesday’s contest indicated voters felt Harris had performed better than her Republican opponent.
Trump added that Harris should instead “focus” on her job as vice-president.
Shortly after, at a campaign rally in North Carolina, Harris responded by saying they “owe” voters another debate because “what is at stake could not be more important”.
Polls suggest the two candidates are in an extremely tight race with just two months to go before the election.
Both claimed victory after Tuesday’s 90-minute debate on ABC News, in which Harris rattled Trump with a string of personal attacks that put him on the defensive. These included comments about the size of his rally crowds and his conduct during the 6 January 2021 riot at the US Capitol.
