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The rules for tonight’s debate

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June 27, 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to a number of rules for tonight’s debate designed to keep the discussion civil and moving.

Among them:

  • Microphones will be cut while a candidate isn’t speaking to prevent Biden and Trump from talking over each other
  • Time limits for answers
  • The candidates cannot bring in props or notes, though they will be provided pen and paper
  • Trump and Biden will be barred from interacting with their campaign staffs during the two commercial breaks

This was originally published on our Live Updates page.

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