Debate Showdown: President Trump Energizes His Base with a Prayer Call, Biden Preps at Camp David

Brody Carter : Jun 27, 2024
CBN News

CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the debate and it will air Tonight (Thursday, June 27) at 9 p.m. EDT/8 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. PDT. According to a report, a coin toss has determined that Trump will get the last word.

[CBN News] [President Trump and Joe Biden] will go head-to-head in a presidential debate tonight. This debate is also the earliest in modern history, well ahead of the traditional fall schedule. (Screengrab image /Public Domain)

New rules aim to prevent chaotic scenes from past debates. There will be no live audience, no opening statements, and both candidates' microphones will be muted unless it's their turn to speak.

Performance on the debate stage might be the most crucial aspect for the 81-year-old Biden as Republicans highlight his age and mental health.

"Which Joe Biden's going to show up?" asked House Speaker Mike Johnson. "My summary is this: It doesn't matter if he drinks a whole gallon of energy drinks, he's not going to be able to match the acumen and the readiness of Donald Trump."

Nathan Gonzales from Inside Elections tells CBN News that because some Republicans have portrayed Biden as too old and incompetent, the real challenge may lie with Donald Trump. "Trump is used to feeding off the crowd and energy in the room, and that's just not going to be there," Gonzales explained. "Trump is going to have to be disciplined when it comes to time and whether the mic is on or off..." Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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