2024 Presidential Debate: CNN Hosts Biden vs. Trump Showdown Amid Hush Money Trial and Civil Discourse Rules

Atlanta, Georgia (state) United States of America
2024 presidential debate scheduled for June 27 with CNN as host
Biden and Trump have agreed to participate
Biden and Trump have history of aggressive behavior during debates, moderators will ensure civilized discussion and enforce timing
Candidates not allowed to consult with campaign staff during commercial breaks
Debate format includes two-minute answers, one-minute rebuttals, and microphones muted except for speaking turns
First debate comes before Trump's hush money trial sentencing
Jake Tapper and Dana Bash to moderate
Second debate scheduled for September 10 on ABC News with location yet to be announced
2024 Presidential Debate: CNN Hosts Biden vs. Trump Showdown Amid Hush Money Trial and Civil Discourse Rules

The first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the 2024 election cycle is scheduled for June 27, with CNN hosting the event. The network will use Jake Tapper and Dana Bash as moderators. Both candidates have agreed to participate in the debate, which will consist of two commercial breaks and microphones muted except for speaking turns. The debate format includes each candidate having two minutes to answer questions followed by one-minute rebuttals and responses. Candidates will not be allowed to consult with their campaign staff during commercial breaks. The candidates' podium positions will be determined by a coin flip, and they will only be provided with a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water during the debate.

The first debate comes weeks before Trump's sentencing in his hush money trial. CNN has announced plans to run ads during the debate but no ads from political campaigns or PACs will be allowed. Marketers are interested in selling ads during the debates, with CNN offering two ad tiers: top-tier and lesser package.

The second presidential debate is scheduled for September 10 on ABC News, with the location yet to be announced. This year's debates will not be run by the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), as both candidates had declined to partake in debates hosted by the CPD.

Biden and Trump have a history of aggressive behavior during their debates, with Biden scolding Trump during their first debate in 2020, 'Will you shut up, man?'. To ensure a civilized discussion and enforce timing, moderators will use all tools at their disposal.

At this time, the debate is limited to only Biden and Trump. A third-party candidate must achieve at least 15% support from four qualifying national polls as selected by CNN to participate. A debate between the two Vice President candidates is also expected.


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Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • Is there a specific poll showing that Biden and Trump have at least 15% support in four qualifying national polls for the second debate?
  • Will third-party candidates be allowed to participate in the second debate if they meet the requirements?

Sources

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to mic muting, podiums among rules for upcoming CNN debate

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Saturday, 15 June 2024 12:04
  • Unique Points
    • Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump scheduled for June 27, 2024
    • CNN will host the debate with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash as moderators
    • Debate will consist of two commercial breaks and microphones muted except for speaking turn
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

CNN finalizes rules for first Biden vs. Trump debate, RFK Jr. could still qualify

Fox News Channel Kyle Morris Saturday, 15 June 2024 17:58
  • Unique Points
    • CNN has finalized the rules for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle.
    • Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could still qualify for the debate if he meets certain requirements.
    • To qualify, a candidate must have received 15% support in four separate national polls and be on the ballot in enough states to reach 270 electoral college votes.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

CNN Readies For The First Presidential Debate Of 2024

Forbes Magazine Brad Adgate Thursday, 13 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The first Presidential debate of 2024 between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is scheduled for June 27.
    • CNN will host the debate but will allow for simulcasting on rival news organizations.
    • Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will be the moderators for the first debate.
    • The second Presidential debate is scheduled for September 10 on ABC News, with location yet to be announced.
    • This year’s debates will not be run by the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD).
    • Both candidates had declined to partake in debates hosted by the CPD.
    • The first debate will occur weeks prior to the sentencing of Donald Trump, who was found guilty on all 34 counts in a hush money trial last month.
    • CNN has announced plans to run ads during the debate, with no ads from political campaigns or PACs allowed.
    • Marketers are interested in selling ads during the debates, with CNN offering two ad tiers: top-tier and lesser package.
    • The debate will be available for simulcast across any U.S. network with a news division and free entry for streaming on CNN.com.
    • In previous Presidential debates, upwards of 16 networks televised the debates, including broadcast networks, business news cable networks, Spanish language networks, PBS as well as cable news networks.
    • The most watched Presidential debate to date was the first debate of 2016 with Trump and Clinton which averaged 84 million viewers.
    • The first Biden-Trump debate in 2020 was the third highest averaging 73.4 million viewers across 16 networks.
    • At this time, the debate is limited to only Biden and Trump. A third-party candidate must achieve at least 15% support from four qualifying national polls as selected by CNN to participate.
    • A debate between the two Vice President candidates is also expected.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author states that
    • . . . the two candidates had declined to partake in debates hosted by the CPD.
    • In previous years ads have run before or after a debate with the creative messaging highlighting the political event.
    • The networks will be allowed to run and sell separate ads, CNN however, will prohibit any on-air political commentary from rival networks during the debate.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Bending chaos into conversation: CNN builds a framework for "smooth" Trump vs. Biden presidential debates

Salon Media Group Saturday, 15 June 2024 16:09
  • Unique Points
    • Joe Biden’s team is preparing structurally for the debate, while Trump prefers looser conversations.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article makes editorializing statements and uses sensational language to describe the upcoming presidential debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The author implies that Trump is uncontrollable during debates and that CNN is taking measures to ensure 'smooth' debates by muting microphones when it's not their turn to speak. This selective reporting of information only supports the author's opinion without providing any factual evidence or peer-reviewed studies.
    • The ability to mute mics is one of many measures put in place by CNN for the upcoming Biden vs. Trump debates
    • CNN is hoping to have an easy fix that will, hopefully, allow Biden to get a word in: The mute button.
    • As Trump is known for erupting into wild tangents whenever he’s handed a microphone, CNN is taking measures to ensure 'smooth' debates by muting microphones when it’s not their turn to speak.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by citing The New York Times as a source for the debate rules. However, the author also provides their own analysis and interpretation of the situation which goes beyond reporting facts.
    • ][The ability to mute mics] is one of many measures put in place by CNN for the upcoming Biden vs. Trump debates[[
    • According to The New York Times, [[the network]]'s rules for the debates are as follows:[[
  • Bias (90%)
    The article expresses a clear bias against Donald Trump by implying that he is uncontrollable and unable to follow debate rules, requiring the use of a mute button to ensure order. The author also implies that Trump's preferred debating style is inferior to Biden's structured approach.
    • As Trump is known for erupting into wild tangents whenever he’s handed a microphone, CNN is hoping to have an easy fix that will, hopefully, allow Biden to get a word in: The mute button.
      • The ability to mute mics is one of many measures put in place by CNN for the upcoming Biden vs. Trump debates
        • The reading between the lines there hints at what many are already hip to, which is that a mute button will do little to keep Trump from Trump-ing.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        96%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Trump, Biden and CNN Prepare for a Hostile Debate (With Muted Mics)

        The New York Times Shane Goldmacher, Saturday, 15 June 2024 09:03
        • Unique Points
          • Both candidates had declined to partake in debates hosted by the CPD.
          • The first debate will occur weeks prior to the sentencing of Donald Trump.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication