Biden and Trump Prepare for First Debate in 2024 Election Race

As the 2024 US presidential election race heats up, incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for their first debate at CNN‘s studio in Atlanta. This marks a crucial moment in their rematch battle for the White House.

The debate, scheduled for 9pm Eastern Time on Thursday, will be broadcast live on CNN without an audience present. It is set to be one of the earliest presidential debates in modern US history, more than four months ahead of the November 5 vote.

Viewers in Australia can catch the live broadcast on the ABC News Channel from 11am AEST. Leading the post-debate analysis will be Jeremy Fernandez alongside US and political experts. Additionally, the debate will be streamed live on NewsRadio, ensuring a wide audience can follow the event.

For this debate, the candidates who met CNN’s participation criteria were limited to Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Independent candidate did not make the cut, adhering to the strict guidelines set by the network.

The rules for the 90-minute debate, moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, aim to enforce timing and ensure a civil discussion. With both candidates facing risks in the tight race, onlookers will scrutinize their cognitive abilities and steadiness on stage.

Key topics expected to feature in the debate include the candidates’ past controversies, such as Trump’s involvement in the , and Biden’s son Hunter Biden’s legal troubles. CNN’s moderators will guide the discussion, presenting questions on various pressing issues.

As the candidates prepare to present their cases to the American public, viewers can anticipate a potentially combative and consequential exchange. With tensions running high and stakes even higher, the first debate sets the tone for the remainder of the election season.