President Joe Biden should “100%” debate former President Donald Trump in the general election, California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom said in an interview that aired on Sunday.
“Meet The Press” moderator Kristen Welker pressed Newsom on the question, noting that Trump has said he is ready to debate Biden right away.
“100%,” Newsom said on the NBC News program, adding, “Pure projection on a guy who refused to debate in his own primary. Back to my point: weakness masquerading as strength.”
WATCH: President Biden should “100%” debate former President Donald Trump in the general election, Gov. @GavinNewsom (D-Calif.) says.
Newsom: “Biden beat Trump in the prior debates.” pic.twitter.com/MFS6BWlBFe
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) February 25, 2024
He also claimed that Biden “beat Trump” in the prior debates in the 2020 election.
Earlier this month, Trump told…
