In a bold statement, former President Donald Trump has declared that he will not participate in a third debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump made this announcement on Truth Social, emphasizing his decision with a capitalized message: “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” He was referring to his prior debates—one with President Joe Biden in June and the other with Harris earlier this week.

The Daily Post reported that after their recent debate, Harris’s campaign proposed an additional debate, hoping to continue the discourse. However, Trump responded on “Fox & Friends” that he was “probably” not going to agree to another debate with the network, which already seemed to signal his reluctance.

Trump’s confirmation on Thursday further solidified his stance. He justified his refusal by asserting that he had achieved a decisive victory in their most recent debate, which was seen by many as having gone well for Harris. Trump drew a comparison to a prizefighter who, after a loss, demands a rematch. He implied that Harris’s push for another debate was akin to a boxer seeking another chance after being defeated.

Trump’s firm stance reflects his belief that the debate outcomes have been favorable to him, and he sees no need for further discussions with Harris.