President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump will participate in a CNN debate on June 27, just six weeks away. It is one of the earliest presidential debates ever scheduled, and the event was brokered without the involvement of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which has hosted debates for nearly 40 years. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent presidential candidate, could qualify for the debate as well if he meets certain criteria. The debate will be held in a crucial swing state that Mr. Biden won in 2020 by just 11,779 votes. Mr. Biden’s team also called for CNN to cut off the candidates’ microphones when they use up their allotted time.

Source: CNN May 17, 2024 06:41 UTC