In a conversation with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, former President Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s debate challenge by expressing his willingness to participate. Trump remarked that he had previously extended a golfing invitation to Biden, suggesting that the debate challenge might meet a similar fate. However, he emphasized the importance of Biden engaging in debates and urged him to do so early to confront his perceived shortcomings.
When Hewitt mentioned the proposed debate dates in June and September, Trump affirmed their suitability but remarked on Biden’s declining condition. Trump suggested that increasing infirmity could lead to Biden’s replacement at the convention, possibly by Vice President Kamala Harris or California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump criticized Newsom’s governance, particularly regarding water management in California.
Trump’s remarks underscore the political speculation surrounding Biden’s ability to fulfill his presidential duties and the potential implications for the Democratic Party’s leadership.
Trump replied, “Oh, absolutely. I’ve been trying to get, you know, he’s issuing it. I wonder whether or not he shows up, because you know, he also challenged me to golf. So I’m a very good golfer. He can’t hit a ball 50 yards. He said I’ll give him three a side, but he knows he’ll never play. This is sort of like that, I think. But I hope not, because I really think he has to debate. He might as well get it over with, probably should do it early so that he can, you know, because he’s not going to get any better.”
Hewitt added, “But June and September is great.”
Trump doubled down, “Every day is a down factor for him.”
“June and September would be great if you could agree on the size of the table and the moderator,” clarified Hewitt.
“Well, I’ve already, I just, why don’t you look at the statement? I just put out a statement. You should have it on your hot wires. You get everything. I notice you get things very quickly. I put it out on Truth, and Truth is the hottest thing right now by far,” Trump responded.
Hewitt said he would look at the statement and asked, “I’ll look for a second. Do you think if his infirmity increases, they will dump him, Mr. President, at the convention, replace him with Kamala or Gavin or someone like that?”
“I do. I do,” replied Trump, leading Hewitt to prod for some more details, saying, “And…”
“I don’t think they’ll have a choice,” Trump added.
“Will it be Gavin? Will it be Kamala or somebody else?” Hewitt followed up.
“I don’t know. I mean, Gavin’s a terrible governor, Gavin Newscum, he’s a terrible governor. I think he does a terrible job. I have things out in California, and you know, it’s so beautiful, everything. The weather is the best. Everything is so good, but he just does a terrible job. You know, water, I had a deal for water to come down from the north. They have so much water, and they don’t do it, because they’re trying to protect a tiny, tiny little fish that hasn’t made it. And millions and millions of gallons of water is sent into the Pacific Ocean, routed right into the Pacific instead of coming down throughout California,” Trump replied.
