Why Biden Refused to Debate Trump More Than Three Times

Many wonder why then-President Joe Biden refused to debate former President Donald Trump more than three times. There are several compelling reasons for this decision.

The Inconsistency of Trump's Approach

Donald Trump has a well-documented history of inconsistency. He has admitted that his decisions are based purely on his gut, a mindset that often leads to unpredictable and illogical outcomes.

During the 2020 election, Trump broke more promises than he kept, yet his supporters remained unwavering. His campaign promises were often untrustworthy, which makes it difficult for voters to have any confidence in his future actions or policies.

Truly Informed Leadership vs. Unfocused Leadership

While Joe Biden presents his policies in a clear and coherent manner, Donald Trump often babbles incoherent triple-speak that reveals very little about his actual thinking or plans.

During the 2020 presidential debates, Biden displayed a speech pattern of answering questions directly, while Trump’s responses were disjointed, leaving no clear indication of his stance on issues.

Biden's Unarguable Debate Performance

In their first and only live broadcast TV debate, Biden decisively outperformed Trump. Even during this debate, Biden told Trump to 'shut up,' and Trump did follow his advice.

Biden's clear ability to handle the debate format effectively left his supporters confident and his opponents in awe. Given this performance, it would be difficult for Trump to argue that he won the debate.

The Political Calculus

While Trump’s campaign advisors are more than willing to fuel negative sentiments about Biden, the political calculus often dictates that direct confrontation can backfire. Trump’s team likely believes that avoiding debates will prevent Trump from looking politically weak or inept.

In addition, Trump has shown a pattern of trying to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. By refusing to debate Biden, Trump can claim victory after a debate, regardless of the actual outcome.

Declining Mental Health of Trump

There are also concerns about the mental health of Donald Trump, particularly during his second term. He is described as sliding into dementia, and his current demands to debate Biden are viewed with skepticism due to an inability to maintain consistent arguments or logic.

While Biden's memory lapses are occasionally mentioned, they are not on the same level as Trump's slide into confused and inconsistent public statements.

Conclusion

In summary, Biden’s refusal to debate Trump more than three times is a strategic move based on his consistent approach, superior performance in previous debates, and a calculated understanding of the political landscape. Trump, on the other hand, avoids debates likely due to his inconsistent thought process, declining mental health, and his historically questionable claims of victory.

Still, the desire for a debate exists on both sides. It’s a battle of wills between two leaders with very different styles and approaches to leadership.