Donald Trump Refuses<br />to Participate in ‘Ridiculous’<br />Virtual Debate.<br />The Commission on Presidential Debates has<br />decided that the Oct. 15 debate between Donald Trump<br />and Joe Biden will not be held in person. .<br />In a statement released Thursday, <br />the Commission said the decision to host <br />a virtual debate was being made to <br />“protect the health and safety of all involved.” .<br />Shortly after the announcement, <br />Trump dismissed the plan in a <br />television interview with Fox Business.<br />According to Trump, who tested positive<br />for COVID-19 last week, a remote debate<br />is a "waste" of time and “ridiculous.” .<br />I’m not going to waste my time on a<br />virtual debate, that’s not what debating<br />is all about … You sit behind a computer<br />and do a debate — it’s ridiculous, <br />Donald Trump, via 'The New York Times'.<br />He then accused the Commission<br />of seeking to protect Biden, although<br />he did not provide any evidence. .<br />Biden’s campaign has since <br />released a statement, seemingly <br />accepting the virtual format. .<br />Vice President Biden looks forward to<br />speaking directly to the American people, <br />Deputy Campaign Manager<br />Kate Bedingfield, via 'The New York Times'
