Politics
The rules for tonight’s debate
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
About the Author
Tamar Hallerman is an award-winning senior reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She covers the Fulton County election interference case and co-hosts the Breakdown podcast.
