CNN has announced the final rules for the first scheduled debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, stating on Saturday that both camps had agreed to a number of stipulations for the event set to take place on June 27th.
According to the report published Saturday, both Trump and Biden have agreed to a 90-minute face-off with two commercial breaks — which will be hosted by “State of the Union” anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash — during which neither candidate will be allowed any contact with members of their campaign.
Inbox: CNN finalizes debate rules.
Podiums
No props or notes
Each gets a pen, pad, bottle of water
Mics muted except when it’s their turn to speak
cnn says, by their calculation, RFK jr. Only only the ballot for 89 electoral votes so unlikely to qualify. pic.twitter.com/HxF09TNH3k— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) June 15, 2024
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