CNN Finalizes Rules for Upcoming Biden–Trump Presidential Debate

CNN is finalizing the rules for the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump set to take place on June 27.

CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will be hosting the 90-minute debate, which will feature two commercial breaks, according to the network. Neither candidate will be permitted to speak to campaign staff during the breaks and a coin-flip will determine their podium positions.

Biden and Trump will not be allowed to bring pre-written notes on the stage, although they will be given a pen and paper to write things down during the debate. Microphones will be muted unless it is the candidate’s turn to speak, and no studio audience will be present.