Former President Donald Trump is ramping up the pressure on President Biden to participate in a debate.

Speaking Tuesday at a campaign rally in Wisconsin, Mr. Trump said an empty podium was on stage for a reason.

“That is for Joe Biden - I am trying to get him to debate,” Mr. Trump said in Green Bay, “I am calling on crooked Joe to debate anytime, anyplace, we can do it anywhere you want Joe.”

Mr. Trump said he would like to “discuss in a friendly manner” the challenges facing the nation and then accused Mr. Biden of weaponizing “corrupt prosecutors” against him.

“Let’s debate outside, Joe,” Mr. Trump said.

Mr. Trump laid down a similar challenge last month on social media.

• Seth McLaughlin can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com.