In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has found himself cornered by Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of their scheduled debate on September 10th. Harris’s clever strategy has left Trump’s camp in disarray, revealing their increasing concern over Trump’s ability to maintain composure during the face-off.

According to sources, a fierce behind-the-scenes battle is brewing between Trump’s handlers, who are pushing for the implementation of a mute button during the debate, and Harris’s team, who are staunchly against it.

The mute button, which was previously used during Trump’s debates with Joe Biden, is seen by Trump’s aides as a necessary tool to prevent the former president from losing control and making unpresidential outbursts. However, Harris’s team has made it clear that they do not want any such limitations, signaling that they are ready to handle whatever Trump throws at them.

Michael Popok of Legal AF commented on the situation, praising Harris for her bold stance. He noted that Harris has called for a return to the traditional debate format, with no mute buttons, no notes, and just two candidates standing at their podiums, ready to engage in a battle of wits. This approach, according to Popok, plays to Harris’s strengths as a seasoned prosecutor, who has built her career on delivering powerful, note-free arguments in courtrooms.

Trump’s advisors, on the other hand, are reportedly panicked at the thought of Trump facing Harris without any controls in place. They are well aware of his tendency to become unhinged and fear that his impulsive behavior could backfire, especially if he repeats the kind of aggressive tactics he used against Hillary Clinton in 2016.

The optics of Trump interrupting and possibly attempting to intimidate Harris, a woman of color and a historic figure in American politics, could be disastrous in a campaign where women’s rights and equality are major issues.

Adding to the drama, a clip of Trump discussing the mute button issue has surfaced, showing him visibly caught off guard when asked whether he supports muting the microphones. His hesitant response only fueled speculation that his handlers have not fully briefed him on the internal debate about the mute button, further highlighting the discord within his campaign.

Popok argues that the Trump campaign’s sudden push for a mute button, after previously opposing it in past debates, is a sign of desperation. He suggests that Trump’s team is trying to control their increasingly erratic candidate, who is at risk of being outmaneuvered by Harris on the debate stage.

The upcoming debate is set to be a defining moment in the 2024 election campaign. As Harris confidently prepares to face Trump head-on, it is clear that she is not only ready but eager to expose his weaknesses to the American public.

With the stage set for a no-holds-barred confrontation, all eyes will be on how Trump handles the pressure – or whether he crumbles under it.