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According to Wallace, this refusal wasn’t just a simple rejection but a clear indicator of Harris’ unwillingness to consider any form of engagement with Fox News. “There is a 0 percent chance that she will agree to an interview on Fox,” Wallace reiterated.
Adding fuel to the fire, Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Harris for her absence from the Fox debate, as well as her refusal to participate in debates moderated by NBC and CBS. Trump had initially proposed three debates, with the first slated for September 10. Harris, however, failed to appear, leading Trump to issue a scathing statement: “She was a no-show at the Fox Debate, and refused to do NBC & CBS. KAMALA SHOULD FOCUS ON WHAT SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE DURING THE LAST ALMOST FOUR YEAR PERIOD. THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE,” he wrote.
Trump’s frustration with Harris’ refusal to debate was further compounded by the fact that he had previously debated President Joe Biden in a CNN-moderated debate on June 27. During that debate, Biden’s lackluster performance, including visible stumbles and a raspy voice, led many Democrats to push for him to drop out of the race. Biden eventually bowed out on July 21, following pressure from within his party.
For Wallace, Harris’ avoidance of Fox News is a continuation of a calculated strategy that began during her presidential campaign. While other Democratic candidates have been willing to engage with conservative media outlets, Harris has consistently distanced herself from Fox. This move, according to Wallace, may reflect her discomfort with the network’s often critical coverage of her and the Biden administration.
Trump’s desire to face off against Harris is driven by his belief that he can expose her as an ineffective vice president. But Harris, by choosing not to engage on Fox News, appears to be signaling that she won’t play by the former president’s rules.
The likelihood of another debate between Harris and Trump seems slim, at least if Fox News is involved. Trump had hoped that the September 10 debate would reignite their public sparring, but with Harris a “no-show,” the former president has signaled that there will be no third debate.
Harris’ campaign has offered little explanation for her decision not to engage with Fox News, leading to speculation about whether her refusal is rooted in political strategy or personal animosity toward the network. Either way, it’s clear that the prospect of a Fox News-hosted debate is off the table.
As the 2024 election draws nearer, voters will be left wondering if Harris will ever face Trump in another debate, or if she will continue to avoid conservative media altogether. Wallace’s prediction may very well hold true: when it comes to Fox News, Harris is likely to remain a “no-show.”
