Harris campaign rejects Trump claim on agreement over hot mics for Sept. 10 debate | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Friday
July 25, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025
Harris campaign rejects Trump claim on agreement over hot mics for Sept. 10 debate

USA

Reuters
28 August, 2024, 12:45 pm
Last modified: 28 August, 2024, 12:47 pm

Related News

  • Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time
  • Trump says he received $16 million payment after Paramount lawsuit settlement
  • Comedians support CBS 'Late Show' host Colbert, Jon Stewart rips Paramount
  • Trump accuses Obama of treason in escalating attacks over 2016 Russia probe
  • Trump strikes trade deal with Japan to cut tariffs

Harris campaign rejects Trump claim on agreement over hot mics for Sept. 10 debate

"Both candidates have publicly made clear their willingness to debate with unmuted mics for the duration of the debate to fully allow for substantive exchanges between the candidates - but it appears Donald Trump is letting his handlers overrule him. Sad!" the campaign said in a statement, mocking Trump's habitual use of "Sad" in his statements over the years

Reuters
28 August, 2024, 12:45 pm
Last modified: 28 August, 2024, 12:47 pm
Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris attends Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer
Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris attends Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer

Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign rejected Republican rival Donald Trump's assertion on Tuesday that the two sides had agreed to muted microphones at the Sept. 10 US presidential debate.

The issue remains a matter of ongoing conversation with host network ABC, a Harris campaign official said.

In a social media post earlier on Tuesday, Trump said an agreement had been reached and that the rules for next month's debate will be the same as those at the June 27 CNN debate he had with President Joe Biden, whose poor performance led him to drop out of the 2024 race.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

"The Debate will be 'stand up,' and Candidates cannot bring notes, or 'cheat sheets.' We have also been given assurance by ABC that this will be a 'fair and equitable' Debate, and that neither side will be given the questions in advance," Trump wrote.

The CNN debate did not have a live audience. Trump's post did not make any reference to that.

The Harris campaign indicated the debate terms were not settled.

"Both candidates have publicly made clear their willingness to debate with unmuted mics for the duration of the debate to fully allow for substantive exchanges between the candidates - but it appears Donald Trump is letting his handlers overrule him. Sad!" the campaign said in a statement, mocking Trump's habitual use of "Sad" in his statements over the years.

ABC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The candidates' campaigns clashed on Monday over the previously agreed-upon debate, with the vice president's team seeking a return to open microphones while Trump threatened to pull out entirely after suggesting the network was biassed.

Harris' campaign had said it wanted the broadcaster to keep the candidates' microphones on throughout the event instead of  muted when their opponent was speaking as in the last presidential debate. So-called "hot mics" can help or hurt political candidates, catching offhand comments that sometimes were not meant for the public.

While Trump's team said it had already agreed to have closed microphones, Trump later told reporters that he preferred to have his microphone kept on.

Harris campaign rejects Trump claim on agreement over hot mics for Sept. 10 debate

Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign rejected Republican rival Donald Trump's assertion on Tuesday that the two sides had agreed to muted microphones at the Sept. 10 US presidential debate.

The issue remains a matter of ongoing conversation with host network ABC, a Harris campaign official said.

In a social media post earlier on Tuesday, Trump said an agreement had been reached and that the rules for next month's debate will be the same as those at the June 27 CNN debate he had with President Joe Biden, whose poor performance led him to drop out of the 2024 race.

"The Debate will be 'stand up,' and Candidates cannot bring notes, or 'cheat sheets.' We have also been given assurance by ABC that this will be a 'fair and equitable' Debate, and that neither side will be given the questions in advance," Trump wrote.

The CNN debate did not have a live audience. Trump's post did not make any reference to that.

The Harris campaign indicated the debate terms were not settled.

"Both candidates have publicly made clear their willingness to debate with unmuted mics for the duration of the debate to fully allow for substantive exchanges between the candidates - but it appears Donald Trump is letting his handlers overrule him. Sad!" the campaign said in a statement, mocking Trump's habitual use of "Sad" in his statements over the years.

ABC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The candidates' campaigns clashed on Monday over the previously agreed-upon debate, with the vice president's team seeking a return to open microphones while Trump threatened to pull out entirely after suggesting the network was biassed.

Harris' campaign had said it wanted the broadcaster to keep the candidates' microphones on throughout the event instead of  muted when their opponent was speaking as in the last presidential debate. So-called "hot mics" can help or hurt political candidates, catching offhand comments that sometimes were not meant for the public.

While Trump's team said it had already agreed to have closed microphones, Trump later told reporters that he preferred to have his microphone kept on.

World+Biz / Politics

US Election 2024 / Donald Trump / Kamala Harris

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • The supporters of local Awami League and Chhatra League locked in a clash with police following attacks on NCP convoy this afternoon (16 July). Photo: Collected
    5 killed in political clash in Gopalganj: ASK demands independent investigation
  • On 21 July, a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) F-7 BGI training fighter jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, killing at least 31. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
    Milestone tragedy: Death toll rises to 32 as another child dies
  • File photo of a new NBR office in Agargaon, Dhaka. Photo: UNB
    Clear consignments in a day, customs officials directed

MOST VIEWED

  •  ABM Khairul Haque. File Photo: Collected
    Former chief justice Khairul Haque detained
  • File photo of Bangladesh Bank. Photo: TBS
    Governor Mansur orders withdrawal of BB dress code after directive draws criticism
  • Hasina and Taposh in an event in 2020. Photo: Collected
    Al Jazeera investigation: Hasina, in call with Taposh, talks using helicopter to shoot, crush protesters in July uprising
  • Representational image. File photo: TBS
    Govt okays proposed tariff structure for Chattogram Port, rates to rise by up to 440%
  • Representational image. Photo: Collected
    Tariff talks: Bangladesh, US set for crucial virtual meeting on 29 July
  • Mehreen Ahmed speaking to media on 11 July 2025. Photo: Collected
    Court disposes of Dhaka girl's case against parents seeking 'protection from abuse'

Related News

  • Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time
  • Trump says he received $16 million payment after Paramount lawsuit settlement
  • Comedians support CBS 'Late Show' host Colbert, Jon Stewart rips Paramount
  • Trump accuses Obama of treason in escalating attacks over 2016 Russia probe
  • Trump strikes trade deal with Japan to cut tariffs

Features

Illustration: TBS

The future of medicine: How innovations will catalyse quantum leaps in healthcare by 2055

17h | The Big Picture
Photo: Collected

24 July: More than 1400 arrested, 3 missing coordinators found

1d | Panorama
Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Aggrieved nation left with questions as citizens rally to help at burn institute

2d | Panorama
Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Mourning turns into outrage as Milestone students seek truth and justice

2d | Panorama

More Videos from TBS

Can America beat China in AI intelligence?

Can America beat China in AI intelligence?

40m | Videos
All Previous Records Broken in Dinajpur, Rice Prices Are Rising

All Previous Records Broken in Dinajpur, Rice Prices Are Rising

2h | TBS Stories
There are many more examples of trials of Chief Justices in the world.

There are many more examples of trials of Chief Justices in the world.

16h | TBS Today
Why is there a massive conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?

Why is there a massive conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?

16h | TBS News Updates
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net