US President Donald Trump's campaign has complained that the final presidential debate will not be focused on foreign policy, accusing the debates commission of helping Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
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Trump campaign senior advisor Jason Miller told a press call that the last debate before the election is traditionally focused on world affairs.
But by instead opting to discuss a range of topics, the commission responsible for organising the debate was influencing the election in Biden's favour, he charged.
In a tweet, Miller said the commission "changed focus of final debate away from foreign policy so Joe Biden wouldn't have to answer to being compromised by the Chinese Communist Party, supporting endless wars and sending pallets of cash to Iran".
Debate moderator Kristen Welker could address topics including the coronavirus, climate change and national security, according to the debates commission.
Trump and his allies have attacked the NBC News reporter, claiming she will favour Biden.
The debate is scheduled for Thursday in Tennessee, less than two weeks before the election and as Trump is trailing Biden in the polls.
Miller said the commission may change the debate rules, something Trump has rejected.
After the first debate at the end of September, which was marked by frequent interruptions and insult-slinging, the commission had hinted at rule changes, without releasing details.
Australian Associated Press