Biden and Trump to Engage in Debate

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to participate in the first presidential debate of this season in Atlanta. The event, which comes earlier in the campaign cycle than usual, will be hosted by CNN instead of the bipartisan organization traditionally in charge and will not have a live audience. Each candidate’s microphone will be muted when the other is speaking, a condition set by Biden, and over 60% of US adults are expected to watch.

US Presidential Debate: Biden vs Trump

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to clash in the first presidential debate of the season in Atlanta, their third overall. This debate, organized by CNN, happens earlier in the campaign cycle than ever before. This event will have no live audience and will enforce microphone muting rules during opponent’s turn for speaking. These are the terms set by Biden, given Trump’s habit of crowd control and interrupting. Over 60% of US adults plan to watch the debate. Though many voters have likely decided on their vote, they will be observing if new rules benefit Biden or shield Trump from his own tendencies.

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