What is the real reason Kamala wants the debate mics left on? Not because she has anything to say. She doesn't. It's because she intends to taunt Trump with lies so that he will talk over her and they can claim he is bullying a black woman.
This is spun, of course, but basically correct.
The Harris team said as much.
They think Trump's handlers are making sure the mics are off to limit the damage Trump can do to himself.
They said as much and that it is too bad Trump is letting himself be handled like that.
It's clearly to try and bait him on the anticipation that he can't control himself in the debate and will fall into the trap.
Trump said he personally wanted the mics on (because he's a sucker and is easily baited).
He should call her bluff by accepting the mic terms then remaining silent when it isn't his turn.
The problem with this is that no one, including his own team, thinks he is capable of remaining silent.
He's a child who is easily taunted and baited. He's proved that again and again.
Harris may be completely wrong about who will benefit from Trump interrupting constantly, but all sides agree Trump would absolutely walk into the trap.