Biden, Trump to face off in historical presidential debate
Tonight’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump differs from any other in U.S. history. The first-ever debate between a sitting president and a former president, which begins at 9 p.m. ET, is also a matchup of the two oldest candidates in U.S. history. There will be no audience and the candidates’ microphones will be muted when it’s not their turn to speak.The debate is also the first since 1988 not sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Instead, it’s being hosted by CNN and moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.Lastly, tonight’s debate is the earliest in history. The prior record was Sept. 21, 1980.The last time Biden and Trump shared the stage was for their last debate on Oct. 22, 2020. Check back for live updates during tonight’s debate.
Tonight’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump differs from any other in U.S. history.
The first-ever debate between a sitting president and a former president, which begins at 9 p.m. ET, is also a matchup of the two oldest candidates in U.S. history.
There will be no audience and the candidates’ microphones will be muted when it’s not their turn to speak.
The debate is also the first since 1988 not sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Instead, it’s being hosted by CNN and moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.
Lastly, tonight’s debate is the earliest in history. The prior record was Sept. 21, 1980.
The last time Biden and Trump shared the stage was for their last debate on Oct. 22, 2020.
Check back for live updates during tonight’s debate.
