Trump, Harris Presidential Debate: 'They're Very Much Going to Show Up,' Says Shannon Bream

'Fox News Sunday' anchor Shannon Bream discusses foreign policy amid the war in Israel, the potential Trump-Harris match-up, and Biden's rumored Supreme Court reform proposals.

Amidst ongoing speculation, 'Fox News Sunday' anchor Shannon Bream weighs in on the upcoming presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite uncertainties surrounding the ABC debate's status, Bream believes both candidates are likely to participate.

Despite Trump's initial declaration that the ABC debate was "terminated," Harris's campaign has consistently maintained her intention to attend, regardless of Trump's presence. Bream's assessment aligns with this stance, suggesting a strong possibility of both candidates appearing.

Trump, Harris Presidential Debate: 'They're Very Much Going to Show Up,' Says Shannon Bream

Trump's legal battle with ABC, stemming from a defamation lawsuit, has cast a shadow over the network's ability to host the debate. However, a recent court ruling allowed the lawsuit to proceed, potentially complicating ABC's plans.

In a setback for ABC, a federal judge ruled that Trump's defamation lawsuit against the network would not be dismissed. The lawsuit alleges ABC host George Stephanopoulos falsely asserted that Trump was found "liable for rape" in a civil case.

Trump, Harris Presidential Debate: 'They're Very Much Going to Show Up,' Says Shannon Bream

Stephanopoulos's remarks during a March interview with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) were central to Trump's defamation case. Despite a jury finding Trump liable for "sexual abuse," Stephanopoulos repeatedly stated that Trump was liable for "rape."

ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott's contentious exchange with Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual convention further strained relations between the network and the former president. Trump's heated responses and accusations of "fake news" have raised concerns about ABC's objectivity in hosting a presidential debate.

Trump, Harris Presidential Debate: 'They're Very Much Going to Show Up,' Says Shannon Bream

Despite the ongoing legal issues and the exchange with Scott, Trump initially agreed to participate in the ABC debate in May, nearly two months after filing the defamation lawsuit. This prior agreement suggests a willingness from both parties to engage in the debate.

In a separate development, Trump has agreed to appear for a presidential debate hosted by Fox News Channel in Pennsylvania on September 4. Harris has yet to accept the invitation for this debate.

Trump, Harris Presidential Debate: 'They're Very Much Going to Show Up,' Says Shannon Bream

The ABC showdown was initially intended to be the second presidential debate between Trump and Biden. However, Biden's disastrous performance in the CNN debate led him to withdraw from the race, paving the way for Harris to emerge as the presumptive Democratic nominee.

With the ABC debate's status uncertain, Fox News has emerged as a potential alternative host for a presidential debate. The network has experience moderating presidential debates and has secured Trump's commitment to participate.

Trump, Harris Presidential Debate: 'They're Very Much Going to Show Up,' Says Shannon Bream

As the presidential election draws closer, the fate of the ABC debate remains unclear. However, Shannon Bream's assessment suggests that both Trump and Harris are likely to show up for the debate, despite the ongoing legal issues and the contentious exchange with ABC. Fox News remains poised as a potential host for a presidential debate, should the ABC event fall through.