The upcoming election year is seeing a new agreement regarding the schedule for traditional television debates between the American presidential candidates. Joe Biden’s participation in the Bürgenstock summit is now less likely, as both he and Donald Trump have agreed to participate in two televised debates before Election Day on November 5th.
The first debate will take place on June 27th in Atlanta, Georgia, organized by CNN, followed by a second debate on September 10th organized by ABC. Biden’s campaign advisor has suggested these dates in a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates, stating that he no longer sees the need for a large audience spectacle and wants to put the focus back on voters.
Biden aims to regain momentum in the election campaign after his New York trial against Trump. The timing of the first debate was strategically chosen to capitalize on this advantage, suggesting that Biden may skip the Bürgenstock summit to focus on debate preparations.
The agreement between Biden and Trump was quickly reached through online messages and interviews, with both candidates showing willingness to participate in the debates. The venue for the debates has been set in Atlanta and moderated by CNN and ABC, with both candidates agreeing to the terms and conditions. The quick agreement indicates that preparatory work may have been going on behind the scenes, as the debates are seen as crucial events in the election campaign cycle.
