Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attempted to take a swipe at former President Trump for not wanting to debate Vice President Harris. It didn't go well.
In a post on X, Buttigieg remarked, "Has a presidential nominee ever agreed to a debate, then pulled out? Remarkable show of weakness here."
Has a presidential nominee ever agreed to a debate, then pulled out?
Remarkable show of weakness here. https://t.co/tw9KhmhkpN — Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 26, 2024
This ignited a round of criticism from many who pointed out that it was actually Biden who had backpedaled from a debate commitment with Trump during the previous election cycle.
Well at least he didn't leave the nation during the worst supply chain issue of our time to go on maternally leave
— Walt the Typicalfloridaman (@GrunchyWalt) July 26, 2024
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CNN's Scott Jennings chimed in on X, stating, "Yes. Biden. Literally this past weekend," while pollster Frank Luntz highlighted, "Joe Biden agreed to 2 debates, then pulled out of his entire campaign after the first one."
Wowzers. Gonna need the trauma team for this level burn. 🔥 🚨🚑🚒. Frank coming in pitching HEAT. 🍖
— Resonant Crypto (@ResonantCrypto) July 26, 2024
Similarly, The Federalist’s Mollie Hemingway questioned, "The only one I can think of is Joe Biden, right?" and Fox News contributor Guy Benson expressed surprise at Buttigieg's comments and offered, "The man just pulled out of the race (and therefore the second debate), clearly against his will. Undeniable weakness aside, give him a moment of peace."
The only one I can think of is Joe Biden, right? https://t.co/oDby79GWLf
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) July 26, 2024
I’m actually surprised Pete would dunk this hard on his boss, Joe Biden. The man *just* pulled out of the race (and therefore the second debate), clearly against his will. Undeniable weakness aside, give him a moment of peace. https://t.co/KgdOt8OElK
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) July 26, 2024
Alina Habba weighed in on Fox News. Watch:
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Trump recently expressed willingness to debate Vice President Harris more than once in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. "Absolutely. I'd want to. I think it's important," he affirmed in response to a query from Fox News' Bill Melugin during a conference call with reporters. Trump also indicated his openness to more than one debate, clarifying, "I haven’t agreed to anything. I agreed to a debate with Joe Biden."
BREAKING: In call with reporters, former President Trump tells me he is willing to commit to “more than one” debate with Kamala Harris if she is the Democratic nominee.
“Oh yes, absolutely, I want to,” Trump said when I asked. — Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) July 23, 2024
The Trump campaign subsequently announced that it would not commit to a debate until the Democrats finalize their nominee, contending that scheduling discussions with Harris might become inappropriate if the Democratic nominee changes.
Vice President Harris criticized this stance as "backpedaling."
Trump agreed on a September 10th debate.
It now appears he's backpedaling. Voters deserve to see the split screen that exists on a debate stage. I'm ready. So let's go. — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 25, 2024
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Another incompetent useless individual from the Democratic party! Mayor Pete couldn’t fill a pothole and got promoted!
They don’t call it the “Peter Principle” for no reason.
Paint it up to look like a bvtth0le, and he’d fill it in a sec.
Wait — Would he be the fill-ER or the fill-EE ?
EE He’s the one who took maternity leave remember?
That’s because Pete’s job has always been to only get his holes filled!
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“Joe, you did good! You answered every question !” The Care Givers & Staff exposed for their ‘elder abuse’. The Leftist media for their cover up ! The ‘coup’ was successful, engineered by the donor class, the inside operatives, the Nazis within the Party. What price did the Biden Crime Family extract? The Coronation Of “Heels Up’, went off without a hitch. The ‘grass roots’ of the Democrat Party were ignored.
When will Mash Potato Head, be eliminated, via the Stalinist method of political purge.
“GOD Help Us, Please !”
99 days before the Federal election. Will the QUISLINGS from the opposition party grow a set
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DEMOCRATS/MARXIST/STALINISTS ARE STEALING THE DEMOCRAT CONVENTION PROCESS
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, YOUR OWN PARTY, WERE NOT GIVEN A CHOICE AS TO WHO IS ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER
DID YOU KNOW: Diversity Hire Harris DID NOT GET ONE DELEGATE VOTE !
HARRIS WAS THE FIRST DEMOCRAT TO DROP OUT
SHE DROPPED OUT BEFORE MAKING IT TO 2020
by the time the media is through she’ll be the greatest thing since hillary clinton.
The left will have this b itch on a pedestal that is higher than Mother Teresa’s !!!!
does booty boy actually think anyone cares what his perverted mind comes up with.
His booty buddy must, but that of course is pure speculation since I’ve not met either of them.
Alfred E. Neuman had to put in his two cents and look what happened.
Well Miss smarty pants swallow master, GET YOURSELF OFFICIALLY NOMINATED hen ask again when and only IF, YOU ARE WORTHY!
So no debate because she’s not worthy!!!