'He's afraid': Buttigieg calls out Trump for backing out of debate

Pete Buttigieg joins #MorningJoe to discuss Donald Trump's potential withdrawal from the September debate, suggesting Trump is afraid to face Kamala Harris. He highlights the contrast between Harris' campaign, which he says is about "us," and Trump's campaign, which he argues is centered solely on Trump.

"Tough talk is this guy's calling card. And now there's this extraordinary show of weakness... he agreed to this specific debate, on this specific network, on this specific date, and now he's pulling out. It shows that he's afraid."



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[HansOvervoorde]

Narcissists become very confused and angry when their simplistic 'perfect' plan for success interrupted by a factor thst is beyond their control.

[dianahenson]

You go Pete. Calling him out will shut him up. He doesn't say anything about him helping people in all his campaigns just calling people names. That's nothing about helping the country on anything so I can't believe anyone can follow him. Can't they hear what his saying.

[JacksonHoulihan]

He acts tough until you hit him with truth and then he stumbles and bumbles like the fool he is.

[okd]

Donald Trump is unfit. Now the GOP is as well!

[gypzs]

Secretary Buttigieg: Always articulate, direct, respectful and spot on.

[mstillthere]

We need to end this mess of a man. The pen is mightier than the sword and evil. Vote. That pen will save us all. Vote 💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙

[matthewrolens]

Kamala should show up anyway, and call it the "almost debate" and then spend the hour talking about her policies.

[Dr._Brian]

"They wanted Joe to drop out, now they're mad Joe dropped out."

[myfrestuff]

The only reason he's running at all is to stay out of prison. As we get closer to Election Day, that time for him will be over and then it's back to more trials, more guilty verdicts, and sentencing.

[Serenitynow]

Pete would be a great leader. America is just behind about 50 years.

[CliveNDerek]

Pete's delivery of this message is so measured, clear, and mature. No name-calling. Just facts. ❤️

[mchelewashington]

He's trying to figure out how he's going to gaslight her.

[isabellaricci]

Trump should be FORCED to debate her. Why does he always get to play by his own rules??

[paulatighe]

Mr. Buttigieg will make a great president one day

[Jwalkuser-sfzrhxo]

This was so well said and accurate! If it isn’t about the candidate he can’t deal with it! Great insight Pete! Very spot on!

[geoffhennessy]

He thought he could bully Biden, but like a typical bully, he couldn't do that vs Kamala.

[odiecalodie]

And there were 5 other times he should have pulled out.Don JR, Eric, Baron, Ivanka and Tiffany.

[peterburgessii]

The GQP has no policy to debate. Just attack and name call like a child bully on a playground.

[hackcasper]

He's not tough, just an old crap.

[duoflhg]

He's afraid of facing a prosecutor without having the judge in his