When is the first 2024 presidential debate between Trump and Biden? Date, time, moderators, how to watch
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump will face off for their first debate of the 2024 election cycle later this month.
CNN, the host of the June 27 debate in Atlanta, recently released additional rules: Both candidates' microphones will be muted until it is their turn to speak, and they won't be allowed to interact with campaign staff during the two commercial breaks.
Trump and Biden skirted the Commission on Presidential Debates and opted for earlier debates this year. The second debate is scheduled for Sept. 10, hosted by ABC.
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When is the first Biden-Trump debate?
The first debate will be held on June 27, 2024.
What time is the presidential debate?
The CNN Presidential Debate will begin at 9 p.m. ET.
How can I watch the first debate between Trump and Biden?
CNN will host the first election debate between the two candidates in its Atlanta studio.
The debate will air live on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Espa?ol and CNN Max.
For those without a cable subscription, the debate will be streaming on CNN.com, the network said in a news release.
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Who are the moderators for the first Biden-Trump debate?
CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the debate.
Who is eligible to participate in the debates?
To qualify for participation, candidates must meet the following criteria, according to CNN:
"Fulfill the requirements outlined in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution
"File a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission
"A candidate's name must appear on a sufficient number of state ballots to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold to win the presidency prior to the eligibility deadline
"Agree to accept the rules and format of the debate
"Receive at least 15% in four separate national polls of registered or likely voters that meet CNN's standards for reporting."
It is unlikely that independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will meet the requirements to participate in the debate.
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Contributing: Sudiksha Kochi
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump-Biden presidential debate 2024: Date, time, moderators, more