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DNC Uses 'Chicken' Ads to Pressure Trump into Second Debate with Harris

The Democratic National Committee launches a provocative ad campaign to challenge Trump's refusal to participate in another debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center on Sept. 10, 2024.
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Overview

  • The DNC's new ad campaign features Trump depicted in a chicken suit, aiming to portray his reluctance to debate as cowardice.
  • Trump and Harris previously debated on September 10, but Trump has since declined further debates, citing the start of early voting.
  • The DNC plans to display static and mobile billboards, and even have a staffer in a chicken costume at Trump's events.
  • Harris has accepted a CNN invitation for an October 23 debate, but Trump has reiterated his decision not to participate.
  • The DNC criticizes Trump's alignment with Project 2025, despite his attempts to distance himself from the initiative.