The first presidential debate of 2024: When and where to watch Trump vs. Biden

Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY
Updated ·2 min read

After an explosive first debate in 2020, no one knows how the showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will shake out on Thursday.

The rematch four years later is unique in its timing: presidential debates usually happen in September and October, after the candidates have been formally nominated.

Trump could try to pin Biden on his age (81 years old) and issues related to inflation and immigration. Biden could also pull the age card on Trump, who is 78 years old. Plus, Biden is likely to press Trump on his criminal conviction and his stance on abortion.

CNN has rules in place that may keep the drama at bay, but the event could still lend insight into how the rest of the 2024 presidential election could unfold.

Here is everything you need to know about watching the "CNN Presidential Debate" on TV, streaming or simulcast.

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When is the first Biden-Trump debate?

Combination picture showing U.S. President Joe Biden delivering remarks on lowering costs for American families, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., March 19, 2024 and Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump taking the stage during a campaign rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire, U.S., January 16, 2024. The two will face off in a debate on June 27, 2024.

The first debate will be held on Thursday, June 27.

What time is the CNN Presidential Debate?

The CNN Presidential Debate will begin at 9 p.m. ET.

How can I watch the first debate between Trump and Biden?

The debate will air live Thursday, June 27 at 9 p.m. EDT on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Español and CNN Max. It will also stream on CNN.com for people without a cable subscription.

You can also watch it via simulcast on USA TODAY's YouTube channel.

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Signs promoting the debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and his rival Donald Trump are erected around the venue at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 24, 2024.
Signs promoting the debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and his rival Donald Trump are erected around the venue at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 24, 2024.

Who are the moderators for the first Biden-Trump debate?

CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the debate.

Tapper and Bash also co-moderated a Democratic debate in 2020 and a Republican primary debate earlier this year.

Contributing: David Jackson and Zac Anderson, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where to watch Biden vs Trump in 'CNN Presidential Debate'

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