When is the presidential debate? What to know about the first Biden-Trump showdown
The two presumptive nominees for President, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, will go head-to-head in the first presidential debate of the Nov. 5 election season.
The incumbents will debate June 27 for the first time since their last presidential bids in 2020. Next week’s debate is one of two Trump and Biden have signed on to participate. The second debate will be broadcast Sept. 10 on ABC.
While the questions for the candidates haven't been revealed, they likely will be asked to answer questions on top issues voters are prioritizing this election.
When and where can I watch the debate?
Trump and Biden will debate live in CNN’s studios in Atlanta. The debate will air live on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Espa?ol. It will also be broadcast on multiple cable news networks and CNN Max if viewers want to stream the debate.
The debate will air June 27 at 9 p.m. ET, or 7 p.m. MDT.
Who will be at the debate?
CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the debate.
Tapper, who is CNN’s lead Washington, D.C., anchor, hosts the show “The Lead with Jake Tapper.” Dana Bash is the host of “Inside Politics” and moderated presidential debates in 2016 and 2020.
Unlike most presidential debates, there won’t be a live audience to react to what the candidates say.
Biden reportedly requested no audience during the debate to limit the level of jeering from Trump’s supporters, Politico reported.
I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 15, 2024
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could still be invited to the debate if he can get access to enough state ballots to reach the 270 electoral votes and have 15% in four national polls before June 20.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: When is the presidential debate? What to know about Biden-Trump event
