Watch the CNN presidential debate livestream as President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump take the stage in Atlanta on Thursday for the first presidential debate of 2024, and the first in American history between a sitting president and a former president. The debate begins at 9:00 PM EST, with a pre-show at 8:30 PM
The first debate before the 2024 elections will have no audience, muted microphones and other new rules. And Trump will get the final word during the closing statements, as recently determined by a coin toss.
Past debates have featured some unforgettable quotes, like Ronald Reagan’s “There you go again,” in response to Jimmy Carter’s 1980 debate criticism of the former California governor’s campaigning against Medicare. Or Barack Obama’s 2008 debate quip, “You’re nice enough, Hillary,” in response to a question posed to Hillary Clinton about her likability. Share your favorite quotes from Thursday’s debate in the comments below.
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Debate questions
Why do sitting presidents often struggle in their first re-election debates?
What are voters’ biggest concerns about the candidates?
What is Trump and Biden’s position on Social Security and Medicare?
Where do the candidates get their talking points?
Who has the most to lose in Thursday’s debate?
How do the mute button rules for debates work?
Which Donald Trump will attend the presidential debate?
Why did Biden want to schedule the first debate so early?
How many people actually watch presidential debates?
Are there commercials during the presidential debate between Biden and Trump?
Will Trump’s VP pick attend Thursday’s CNN debate?
