Former President Donald Trump's offer to debate his claims of election fraud with the "heads of the various papers or even far-left politicians" is one they should reject, according to experts who discussed the proposal with Newsweek.
Trump has continued to insist that he lost the 2020 presidential election due to widespread irregularities. There has not been evidence of such issues on a scale which would have changed the outcome.
Despite recounts and audits reaffirming results and various legal challenges over purported irregularities having failed, Trump remains bullish over the matter.
In a recent statement, Trump said: "I am willing to challenge the heads of the various papers or even far left politicians, who have perpetuated the Real Big Lie, which is voter irregularities and fraud on a massive and determinative scale."
He concluded: "If anyone would like a public debate on the facts, not the fiction, please let me know. It will be a ratings bonanza for television!"
On November 30, he went on to criticize nobody taking him up on the offer, suggesting the reason is "they know they can't win."
While Trump has touted a ratings boost for the host of the clash, the prospect of such an event would likely only have benefits for one side—Trump's.
Julie Norman, deputy director of University College London's Centre on U.S. Politics, told Newsweek: "It is highly unlikely that any individual or media organization will take up Trump's offer to seriously debate his election...
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