Joe Biden and Donald Trump will engage in the first presidential debate at 9 pm ET on Thursday, June 27, in Atlanta. The debate is the first ahead of the presidential election slated for November 5. The debate will be hosted by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Three things to know about Biden and Trump’s debate include, strict speaking limits, prohibiting notes and no audience.
The network has said that the moderators “will use all tools at their disposal to enforce timing and ensure a civilized discussion.”
5 things to know about the Biden-Trump presidential debate:
The Biden and Trump presidential debate will be moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash in Atlanta studios without any audience. Both Biden and Trump’s microphone will be muted when its their turn to speak. The debate lasting for 90 minutes will have two commercial breaks. Both the candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, one minute for rebuttals, and flashing red lights will indicate when their time is about to expire. CNN has not disclosed specific topics. Issues like border security, immigration, abortion rights, Trump’s felony conviction, Hunter Biden’s legal troubles, the economy, and concerns about the candidates’ age and health are expected to be discussed in the first Biden-Trump presidential debate.Viewers can watch the first US presidential debate on CNN, with other networks like CBS also simulcasting it. For those without cable, it will be streamed online at CNN.com and CBS News 24/7.The next debate between Biden and Trump is scheduled for September 10, and will be hosted by ABC News. Additionally, a vice-presidential debate could take place on July 23 or August 13, with the Biden campaign already accepting CBS News’ invitation, reported CBS News. No Audience in Biden-Trump’s 90 Minute Presidential Debate. Check 5 Big Facts world-news World News | Latest International Global World News | Todays Breaking News Headlines