Former President Donald Trump announced he will not participate in a third presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming victory in their recent encounter and expressing dissatisfaction with Harris's debate performance and previous refusals to appear on certain networks. Trump criticized Harris and President Joe Biden for their policies, stating they have harmed the country. Despite Harris's campaign calling for another debate, Trump dismissed the idea, arguing that polls showed he won the previous debate. Some media sources and polls, however, indicated that Harris outperformed Trump. This decision has sparked significant media discussion and varied public reactions.