Confirming the former VP's involvement, Bobulinski's statement turns what was merely a Hunter Biden story into a Joe Biden story.

This would not be the first time President Donald Trump has trolled debate opponents with his invitations.

'At bottom, the debate commission should be retired. It is 60 years old and has exceeded its sell-by date.'

'We realize, after discussions with both campaigns, that neither campaign may be totally satisfied with the measures announced today.'

According to a report, President Trump told staffers on Monday that he is more confident than ever before that he will be re-elected.

CBS News reported Biden will cease all campaign activities, and will not emerge until Thursday’s final presidential debate in Tennessee.

Welker, who has been a registered Democrat, is known for directing pointed questions at President Trump during her time as White House correspondent.

The debate commission has released the topics for the final presidential debate, which will be moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News.

'Politics and biases explain the lack of public confidence in organizations and institutions such as the World Health Organization.'

The news came on the day he was supposed to moderate the second debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.