CNN Presidential Debate and its Restrictive Rules

CNN is hosting the first presidential debate with restrictive rules for other news outlets, requiring them to air the debate in full screen with the CNN logo visible, and to refer to it as the 'CNN Presidential Debate Simulcast.' The event is not organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates. CNN has denied the White House Correspondents' Association's request for its representatives to sit in the studio during the debate due to security and space concerns.

Biden and Trump agree to prime-time debate at ABC News studios

Biden and Trump agreed to participate in a prime-time debate at ABC News studios on Sept. 10. The debates were scheduled after Biden challenged Trump to two debates, which Trump accepted but pushed for more. Biden's campaign outlined conditions for the debates, including the selection of moderators and the absence of an in-person audience. Both campaigns expressed concerns with the organization of the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Commission on Presidential Debates vs. Biden and Trump

The Commission on Presidential Debates has been setting up debates for 37 years, but this year, Biden and Trump are organizing their own debates, bypassing the commission. They are planning earlier debates with different formats, including one without a studio audience and exclusively on CNN platforms.

Presidential Debates between President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump

President Biden is willing to debate former President Donald J. Trump at least twice before the election, but his campaign is rejecting the nonpartisan organization that has managed presidential debates since 1988.

Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

President Joe Biden will debate former President Donald Trump in three scheduled debates in 2024, despite initial speculation and demands from the Trump campaign. Biden's campaign has confirmed his intention to participate in the debates.

Commission on Presidential Debates Schedule

The Commission on Presidential Debates will stick to its original schedule despite requests for earlier debates by Trump's campaign. Biden confirmed his willingness to debate Trump, who responded by expressing eagerness to debate anytime, anywhere. Trump's campaign requested more debates on an earlier timeline.

2024 Presidential Debates

The Trump campaign demands early and frequent debates with President Joe Biden, citing the need to preempt early voting. The Commission on Presidential Debates has announced potential dates and venues for the debates.