Trump to Hold First Public Event Since Harris Nod

Former President Trump is slated to hold a news conference at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday. This marks his first public appearance since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee and picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate. The event, scheduled for 2pm EDT, was announced on Trump's Truth Social network, where he expressed eagerness to debate Harris.

Previously, Trump withdrew from an ABC News debate set for September 10, preferring Fox News as the sponsor. However, he indicated a willingness to reconsider ABC for future debates. On Truth Social, Trump stated, "I will expose Kamala during the Debate the same way I exposed Crooked Joe, Hillary, and everyone else during Debates," adding that he believed debating Harris "will be easier."

Ohio Senator JD Vance, Trump's running mate, has voiced criticism of Harris for avoiding news conferences or extensive interviews since launching her campaign. While Harris often responds to questions while boarding or leaving her plane, she has not held a formal news conference following President Biden's decision to step aside from reelection. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)