(NPR) The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall

The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall








President Trump said he won't participate in a virtual debate moments after the commission that organizes the presidential debate announced a change in format because of the coronavirus.



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The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall






For health and safety reasons, debate organizers shifted next week's scheduled town hall to a virtual event. The president called the format "a waste of time."