Trump-Biden First Presidential Debate: What's in for discussion? Five key points to watch

In an effort to maintain decorum and maximize the effective use of time, the debate will be held in CNN's Atlanta studios without a live audience. Additionally, candidates will not be allowed to use notes, ensuring that their responses are spontaneous and unrehearsed.

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New Delhi: The first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is set for 9 PM ET on June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. This critical event will take place without an audience or notes and will feature strict speaking limits. Here are five important aspects of the upcoming debate.

How will the debate tread tomorrow?

The 90-minute debate, hosted by CNN, will be moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. To ensure a focused and orderly discussion, each candidate's microphone will be muted except when it's their turn to speak. The debate will include two commercial breaks, during which campaign staff cannot interact with the candidates. There will be no opening statements, and candidates will have two minutes to answer questions and one minute for rebuttals, with a flashing red light indicating when their time is about to expire.

No audience, no notes

In an effort to maintain decorum and maximize the effective use of time, the debate will be held in CNN's Atlanta studios without a live audience. Additionally, candidates will not be allowed to use notes, ensuring that their responses are spontaneous and unrehearsed.

What's in for discussion?

While CNN has not disclosed specific topics, the debate is expected to cover a range of significant issues. Likely subjects include border security, immigration, abortion rights, Trump’s felony conviction, Hunter Biden's legal troubles, the economy, and concerns about the candidates’ age and health.

Where to watch? 

Viewers can watch the debate live on CNN, with other networks like CBS also simulcasting it. For those without cable access, the debate will be streamed online at CNN.com and CBS News 24/7, ensuring that the event is accessible to a wide audience.

More debates in line

The next presidential debate between Biden and Trump is scheduled for September 10 and will be hosted by ABC News. Additionally, a vice-presidential debate may take place on July 23 or August 13, with the Biden campaign having already accepted CBS News’ invitation.