Trump reaffirms plan to hold debate with Harris Sept. 10

Trump has confirmed his participation in the upcoming debate on ABC, despite initial hesitations. The debate will have specific ground rules, including muting microphones when candidates are not speaking. Trump supports these rules, although he previously preferred open mics. The Harris campaign is still negotiating with ABC over the microphone issue, highlighting Trump's concession to his handlers' decisions.

How did Trump describe the media in his statement?

What did Trump previously favor regarding the microphone usage during the debate?