The first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is set for June 27th hosted by CNN with a second to follow on ABC in September.
It is the earliest general election presidential debate in U.S. history.
Both debate events come after Trump has been challenging Biden for months.
“I’m trying to get him to debate,” Trump said at a rally earlier this year.
The president finally responded Wednesday saying, “Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020 but since then he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again. Well, make my day, Pal. I’ll even do it twice. “
Trump took to social media to respond.
“Just tell me when. I’ll be there. Let’s get ready to rumble,” he said.
The debates will be televised, but include departures from traditional formats, like no live audience, limited news outlets, and muting a candidate’s mic after speaking.
The June debate comes before either candidate is officially nominated by their party.
“Early voting is now so prevalent almost half the country is voting before election day,” said Rick Klein, ABC News Political Editor. “And there were concerns that debates if
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