Donald Trump just made it official—he’s the biggest coward in American politics. After days of criticism from every political angle, including his own allies and even Fox News, Trump has decided not to debate Kamala Harris again. His excuse? Well, it’s not that Harris obliterated him in the previous debate and left his campaign dangling by a thread. No, according to Trump, he demolished her so thoroughly that he sees no reason to do it again. Sure, Donald.
Trump’s Excuse vs. Reality
Let’s take a look at Trump’s reasoning. He took to Truth Social, claiming that polls showed him as the clear winner of the debate against Harris. But there’s just one problem: no poll says that. Not from conservative outlets, not from any credible source. In fact, most polls showed the opposite—Harris handed him a significant loss.
Trump didn’t win on any key debate issues, either. Even when voters had to pick between the two on specific topics, Harris consistently came out on top. But denial has always been Trump’s bread and butter, and it’s obvious he’s sticking to the script.
In his Truth Social post, Trump didn’t stop at pretending he won. He went on to accuse Harris and President Joe Biden of throwing the country into chaos—claiming they’ve allowed criminals to flood the U.S. unchecked, and that inflation is destroying the middle class. Trump conveniently ignores that inflation has been on a downward trend recently. But facts were never his strong suit.
Debunking the Lies
Trump’s rant didn’t just stop at Harris. He also took shots at the media, claiming Harris “no-showed” debates hosted by Fox, NBC, and CBS. Not true. No such debates have even happened, much less had Harris bail on them. It’s just another fabrication.
Trump’s lie-filled outburst ended with more nonsense, accusing Harris and Biden of ruining the country over the past four years. Then, in a caps-lock meltdown, he announced he wouldn’t be showing up for any more debates. He “won too hard,” apparently, to bother giving Harris a second round.
Funny, though, how he seems to have forgotten his own behavior. Trump was calling for a rematch immediately after his first debate with Biden. If only the losers call for rematches, what does that say about his reaction back then?
Trump’s Hypocrisy on Full Display
Let’s revisit 2020 for a moment. Trump lost that first debate to Biden, fair and square. And what did he do? He instantly demanded a rematch. He even suggested ridiculous conditions—no moderators, a live audience—the works. This is exactly what he now accuses Harris of doing. So by his own twisted logic, Trump must have lost to Biden back then the same way he lost to Harris now.
Trump assumes we all have short memories and won’t notice his hypocrisy. But we see through it. Watching him squirm now only confirms what many have suspected for a long time: he can’t handle losing, and he certainly can’t handle strong opponents like Kamala Harris.
Trump’s Fear of Harris
For someone who boasts about being a winner, Trump is running scared. Many predicted Trump would avoid a second debate after his humiliating performance. Though he boasts about destroying Harris, his actions tell another story. He knows he lost—and badly. The funniest part? He’s still fuming over the backlash.
Even Neil Cavuto over at Fox News—hardly the most liberal of networks—called Trump’s debate showing disastrous. Cavuto’s analysis was blunt. Trump might’ve made some decent points on the economy, but overall, his performance was a mess. Not the kind of feedback Trump can stomach.
Predictably, Trump lashed out. He hit back at Cavuto on Truth Social, calling him “Fox’s lowest-rated anchor” and claiming even CNN would be a better place to watch. If Trump’s reaction tells us anything, it’s that the debate hit him right where it hurts: his ego.
What Happens Next?
By skipping the debate, Trump has done himself no favors. This last encounter with Harris is now lodged in voters’ minds. Most people don’t binge political news or attend rallies. Their lasting memory of Trump is going to be his chaotic and nonsensical performance during that debate, where he screamed, “They’re eating the dogs!” What kind of plan is that? Not exactly reassuring.
Harris, on the other hand, has a golden opportunity here. Trump has handed her an open stage. What should she do? Simple: take it. Harris should go to network executives and say, “If Trump won’t debate, I’ll still use that time to talk to the American people.” She should insist on a town hall format where voters can ask her questions directly. Prime-time, network TV. It worked for Biden in 2020, and it can work for her now.
A Winning Strategy For Harris
By stepping in where Trump has bowed out, Harris could significantly boost her standing with voters, particularly those who don’t usually follow every political twist and turn. Facing real questions from real people in a town hall setting would show that she’s not afraid—of Trump, of voters, or of tough topics. That’s the kind of boldness voters respect, especially when Trump has gone full-coward.
And, let’s face it, Trump has left himself wide open. He’s reduced to playing defense on Truth Social, pretending voters don’t care what they saw with their own eyes. But they do care. And Harris can keep that memory fresh by staying in the spotlight.
Right now, one more debate remains on the schedule—Tim Walls vs. J.D. Vance. But after seeing Trump’s panic, nothing would shock anyone if Vance backs out too. Debates are risky for candidates who fear they won’t perform well, and Trump’s behavior has set a new precedent for cowardice.
Conclusion
Trump’s refusal to debate again shows what we’ve always known: he’s terrified of facing real challenges. Kamala Harris gave him a beating during their last debate, and Trump can’t handle it. While he retreats to his echo chamber, Harris has the chance to take center stage, connect with voters, and show strength where Trump shows weakness.
Trump has screwed himself by skipping out. Now it’s Harris’ moment to capitalize. Meanwhile, the rest of us will sit back, watch, and remember who had the courage to stay in the fight.
