The former president’s answer was not surprising.
He quipped, “No, that’s not true.
That’s an interesting one.

More fake news,” adding, No, that’s not true."
He wasn’t done praising his wife.
He continued, “She was a great first lady, she did a great job.

She loves the people, they love her, I see how they love her.”
However, Trump did debate Biden anyway.
Now, the former first lady is being implicated in this scandal (perThe Washington Post).
Time will tell how the fallout of this scandal will materialize.