In a surprising turn of events, both former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump have agreed, in principle, to two presidential debates. This announcement comes after months of speculation and anticipation from both parties, as well as the American public.
The first debate is set to take place on June 27th on CNN, with the second following on September 10th on ABC News. It will mark the first time in over three years that the two will face off in a presidential debate.
Despite initial concerns from Biden's camp about the proposed dates, they have ultimately agreed to the debates. However, they have advocated for an earlier start date in order for voters to see the candidates side by side before early voting begins in September.
Additionally, Biden's team has requested that the debate take place in a TV studio with automatic microphones that cut off when a speaker's time limit is reached. They have also requested that the debate only include the two candidates and the moderator, without any additional participants or a live audience.
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In contrast, Trump has agreed to a third debate on Fox News, which has not met the criteria proposed by Biden's camp. The two candidates have not yet reached an agreement on this potential third debate.
In a statement released on his social media site called Truth Social, Trump wrote, "It is my great honor to accept the CNN Debate against Crooked Joe Biden, the WORST PRESIDENT in the History of the United States and a true Threat to Democracy, on June 27th. Likewise, I accept the ABC News Debate against Crooked Joe on September 10th. Thank you, DJT!"
The proposed format for the debates has sparked some controversy, with Trump's team expressing concern about the automatic microphones and lack of a live audience. However, both sides have ultimately agreed to these terms.
The debates are expected to be highly anticipated, with both candidates vying for the support of the American people. It remains to be seen how each candidate will handle the debates, with Biden's team expressing confidence in his ability to hold his own against Trump.
Some political analysts have speculated that Biden may have the upper hand in these debates, as the proposed format and hosts may lean in his favor. However, others believe that Trump's experience as a debater may give him an advantage.
One thing is for certain – the stakes are high for both candidates. The outcome of these debates could have a significant impact on the upcoming election, making them a must-watch for voters across the country.
Ultimately, while it's difficult to predict what will happen in these highly anticipated debates, one thing is for sure – the entire nation will be watching as these two candidates face off in what is sure to be a heated and highly entertaining showdown.