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Avoiding MSM Debates: Trump’s Version of ‘Hiding in the Basement’

Trump’s strategy to dismiss debates and tough interviews, his refusal to engage in a face-to-face confrontation with Kamala Harris or any other serious political opponent, stands out as a display of political cowardice.

Libby Winkler
4 min readOct 15, 2024
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Avoiding MSM Debates: Trump’s Version of ‘Hiding in the Basement’

As we move closer to another contentious election cycle, Donald Trump’s avoidance of mainstream media debates and serious policy discussions has raised significant concerns.

While it’s become part of Trump’s strategy to dismiss debates and tough interviews, his refusal to engage in a face-to-face confrontation with Kamala Harris or any other serious political opponent stands out as a display of political cowardice.

Trump’s Debates: All Bluster, No Substance

Throughout his political career, Trump has shown a propensity to shy away from any situation where he is forced to answer difficult questions.

He prefers rallies filled with adoring crowds and interviews with friendly media outlets, where he can avoid in-depth…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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