Trump accepts vice presidential debate invitation ahead of announcing running mate

WASHINGTON (TND) — Former President Donald Trump said he and his pick for vice president -- which he has still not selected -- will be participating in an upcoming debate on Fox News.

He shared the news on Truth Social, his social media platform, Friday afternoon.

On behalf of the future Vice President of the United States, who I have not yet chosen, we hereby accept the Fox Vice Presidential Debate, hopefully at Virginia State University, the first Historically Black College or University to host a Debate - Date to be determined. I urge Vice President Kamala Harris to agree to this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

Fox News also confirmed that Trump is set to take part, adding that the media outlet "reached out to Virginia State University to host."

Trump, in an interview with TMJ4 taped from New York, said there was “a pretty good chance” he would announce his vice presidential pick at the GOP convention in Milwaukee, which begins on July 15, rather than before.

I don’t say anything is 100%, but you’re getting pretty close,” he was quoted saying. “I’ll be doing it in Milwaukee. We’re going to have a great time.”

Trump, a Republican, is vying for his second stint in the White House. He is the presumed nominee. Democratic President Joe Biden hopes to secure his second term, along with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Harris on Thursday accepted an invitation from CBS News to debate Trump's vice presidential pick this summer, the Biden campaign said Thursday. Harris' team told the network she would debate in-studio on Tuesday, July 23, or Tuesday, August 13.

Biden and Trump previously agreed to two debates this summer to be hosted by CNN on June 27 and ABC on Sept. 10.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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