The presidential debate is regarded as a stage performance featuring the two oldest candidates in U.S. history.
ATLANTA, Ga.—All eyes are on Thursday night’s highly anticipated showdown in Atlanta, where President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off for the first debate of the 2024 general election.
The 81-year-old Democrat incumbent and his 78-year-old opponent will be making their first appearance together in four years in what will potentially be a game-changing event in the presidential race.
Since the debate pits the two oldest presidential candidates in American history, their energy, appearance, reasoning, and reactions to questions will be intensely scrutinized. Hence, many regard this debate as more of a stage performance.
Where to Watch It?
The debate will be aired live on CNN at 21:00 EST on Thursday, June 27.
The event can also be watched on additional broadcast and cable news networks, including The Epoch Times’ sister media, NTD TV.
CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the event, which will be held at the network’s Atlanta studios.
The Epoch Times will provide live blog coverage, highlighting important moments from this historic event.
The debate will last 90 minutes and include two commercial breaks.
The Debate’s Rules
The event will not have a live audience, unlike prior debates. As a result, it will not be interrupted by audience applause, cheers, or booing.
Each candidate will receive a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water. However, props or prewritten notes won’t be permitted onstage.
Additionally, during the entire event, including breaks, there will be no interaction with campaign staff.
One unique feature of the debate is that the microphones will be muted when it’s not the candidate’s turn to speak.
What to Watch For?
Each candidate will argue that their policies are best for the nation.
President Biden will stress that he’s different from his predecessor by emphasizing the former president’s felony conviction. He will likely attack him on the abortion issue, describing him as “the architect” of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
He is also anticipated to defend his economic policies, repeating his claims that the former president’s tax cuts have benefited the rich.
By Emel Akan and Janice Hisle
