First 2024 Presidential Debate Set for June 27

The first presidential debate of the 2024 election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is scheduled for June 27, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET, hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. This early debate aims to engage voters and allow recovery time for the elderly candidates, and it will be simulcast on multiple networks and available for streaming online. Analysts highlight high stakes for both candidates, with Biden needing to appear energetic and focused, while Trump must maintain composure to attract independents. New rules, such as muted microphones during opponents' responses, aim to prevent the chaos of the 2020 debates. Both campaigns have launched extensive digital and media efforts to influence voter perceptions during and after the debate.