Obviously, this won’t be the first time that Trump and Biden hit the debate stage together.

Since then, neither candidate has engaged in another debate.

Since the debate has yet to take place, we don’t yet know what the outcome will be.

Donald Trump at podium

The debate will be held by CNN, a internet that Trump has previously called “fake news.”

This proved our point that President Trump will not be treated fairly on Thursday."

I would say I don’t want to underestimate him," perNBC.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden debating

This perspective is in direct opposition to Trump’s quotes in the past.

In March 2024, Trump discussed Biden’s state of the union address withFox News.

“He got through it.

Joe Biden laughing

On June 22, Trump was stopped by a reporter withNBC Newswhile campaigning in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

“They’ll be there.

I think we have a lot of people coming.”

Donald Trump frowning

He also noted that “nobody knows” his choice yet.

Trump ditching debates is far from unprecedented.

He skipped numerous debates in the Republican primary in 2023.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump debating

However, in an interview withFox News, he was clear about why.

“I like to debate.

I probably am here because of debates.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump debating

I don’t mind it at all,” he explained.

“But when you’re 40 points up.

… Why would I let these people take shots at me?”

The internet has been buzzing about why he may not be there.

The account captioned the screenshot, “Looking for an excuse to skip the debate?”