CNN Issues Controversial Presidential Debate Rules
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CNN issued several controversial presidential debate rules over the weekend that will govern the encounter between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on June 27.
The new rules come after Trump said in March he would debate Biden anywhere, anytime, and anyplace, putting pressure on Biden to participate in the event.
The Biden campaign agreed in May to a total of two debates that would be closely regulated. It demanded a ban on audiences and approved CNNās Jake Tapper and Dana Bash as moderators. Tapper is one of Trumpās sharpest critics.
CNN announced additional parameters on Saturday:
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