JD Vance Agrees To 2 Debates Against Democratic Rival Tim Walz

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Thursday said he now agrees to debate Democratic rival Tim Walz on two occasions after previously appearing reluctant to commit to a faceoff.

“Not only do I accept the CBS debate on October 1st, I accept the CNN debate on September 18th as well,” the Ohio Republican wrote in a social media post directed at Walz. “I look forward to seeing you at both!”

Walz has so far not said whether he agrees to the proposed CNN event, but on Wednesday he confirmed his acceptance of CBS News’ invitation to debate. The CBS event is set to take place in New York City with anchors Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan moderating, the network confirmed.

On Thursday, the Walz-Harris campaign released a statement reaffirming Walz’ commitment to the Oct. 1 debate.

“The debate about debates is over,” the statement reads. “Donald Trump’s campaign accepted our proposal for three debates — two presidential and a vice presidential debate. Assuming Donald Trump actually shows up on September 10 to debate Vice President Harris, then Governor Walz will see JD Vance on October 1 and the American people will have another opportunity to see the vice president and Donald Trump on the debate stage in October.”

Interestingly, the September date coincides with a sentencing hearing in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York.

Vance also said, “The American people deserve as many debates as possible,” adding that this is why Trump has challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to square off in three debates.

However, both Vance and Trump have previously appeared unwilling to commit to debating their Democratic opponents in the White House race.

Speaking to Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Wednesday