Joe Biden and Donald Trump go head to head: How to watch the first general election presidential debate
The Hindu
Historic 2024 election debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in Atlanta, moderated by CNN, with strict qualification rules.
The first general election debate of the 2024 election season is here, and it's a historic moment no matter what happens on stage.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking part in June 27 night's debate in Atlanta. Not only is it the first-ever matchup between a sitting president and a former one, but it's also the first debate for either candidate in this year's election. And it's happening so early in the general election campaign cycle that neither man will have accepted their party's formal nomination yet.
What time is the debate? The debate will start at 9 p.m. ET Thursday. It's being moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.
What channel is the debate on? CNN is carrying the debate live on its broadcast network, as well as on CNN International, CNN en Español and CNN Max. Viewers can also stream it without a log in on CNN's website. Several networks have also agreed to carry the event live.
Where is the debate? The setting for the first general election debate is CNN's studios in Atlanta. Unlike the Republican primary debates, no audience will be present.
Once a Republican stronghold, Georgia was a pivotal battleground in 2020. Both parties are preparing for another closely contested race in the state this year. Trump also faces an indictment in Georgia for his push to “find 11,780 votes” and overturn Biden's victory based on false or unproven theories of voter fraud.
Which candidates will be on stage? Two candidates — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — will be on stage. For a time, it seemed like they wouldn't be meeting up at all.