Donald Trump calls Biden 'crooked Joe', challenges him to "debate anytime, anyplace." Know the controversy in detail

The 2024 US Presidential Election is getting vitriolic, though the polling will be held in November, seven months from now. Calling him 'crooked Joe', Donald Trump has challenged Joe Biden to "debate anytime, anyplace." In a campaign rally held Tuesday in Wisconsin, the former president put an empty mic stand next to his podium and said, "You can see we have an empty podium right here to my right. You know what that is? That’s for Joe Biden." He continued, "I am trying to get him to debate. I’m calling on 'Crooked Joe' to debate anytime, anyplace. We’ll do it any way you want, Joe." A black placard was put beside the mic. It read, "Anytime. Anywhere. Anyplace."

The Republican candidate, who refused to participate in any of the primary debates, said, "Let’s go have a good, solid, friendly debate."

Biden campaign spokesman hits back

Reacting to this, Biden campaign spokesman Michael Tyler attacked Donald Trump. Calling it a stunt, he said it is a "weak merch play from a guy desperate to avoid talking about how he’s got no cash, no campaign infrastructure, and no answer for how his chaotic, divisive and violent campaign is going to win this November."


Hitting back at the former US President, Tyler said, "Trump said last fall only people who are losing want debates. At least we agree on something."

Will Biden skip debate?

Trump's barb has come after Joe Biden told reporters last month that he may opt against debating Trump ahead of their anticipated election rematch.

Earlier it was reported that Donald Trump plans to hold a massive fundraising event at Madison Square Garden or Yankee Stadium to outdo the Biden fundraiser held in New York, where $26 million was raised. He will allow tickets as low as $100 and as high as $1 million. Trump’s team has already contacted Madison Square Garden about a potential event, but no booking has been made.

FAQs:

How has Donald Trump challenged Joe Biden for a debate?
In a campaign rally held Tuesday in Wisconsin, Donald Trump called Joe Biden 'crooked Joe' and challenged the US President to "debate anytime, anyplace."

How has Biden's team reacted to Trump's challenge?
Joe Biden's campaign spokesman Michael Tyler attacked Donald Trump. Calling it a stunt, he said it is a "weak merch play from a guy desperate to avoid talking about how he’s got no cash, no campaign infrastructure, and no answer for how his chaotic, divisive, and violent campaign is going to win this November."