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The Trump and Harris campaigns are in a heated disagreement over whether microphones should be muted during their upcoming debate, casting doubt on former President Trump’s participation. Trump’s campaign is pushing for a rule where each candidate’s microphone is muted when not speaking, similar to the setup in his June debate with Biden on CNN. They argue this would ensure a more orderly debate.
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The Harris campaign, however, opposes this, insisting on keeping both candidates’ microphones live throughout the debate. They argue that Trump’s team prefers muted mics because they lack confidence in Trump’s ability to stay composed and presidential for the full 90 minutes. Harris spokesperson Brian Fallon suggested that Trump’s advisors might be hiding their doubts from him to avoid embarrassment. Fallon also stressed that Vice President Harris is ready to …