Staff Reports
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have tentatively agreed to participate in two upcoming presidential debates, the first in June and the second in September. The Biden campaign insisted that the debates have no live audience at the venue, sparking speculation about Biden’s physical and mental health. Some may speculate that Biden’s team wants to shield him from potential challenges or distractions that an audience could bring.
The Biden campaign’s demand for no live audience was mentioned in a letter sent to the Commission on Presidential Debates. They argued that debates should be for the benefit of American voters watching at home, not for in-person entertainment of disruptive individuals. This move could be seen as an attempt to protect Biden from potential pitfalls that a live audience could present.
Biden campaign says any debate must be in studio with no audience.
Why is Biden so scared of a fair debate.pic.twitter.com/YKqdxUAqTd
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) May 15, 2024
Both candidates have traded insults as they seemingly agreed to the debates. Biden challenged Trump by reminding him of their past debates and daring him to face off again. Trump, on the other hand, accepted the debate challenges on various news outlets, including CNN, ABC News, and Fox News. The Biden campaign’s terms for the debates, particularly the demand for no live audience, may be viewed as a strategy to avoid challenging dynamics that could arise from different debate hosts, especially Fox News.
Overall, the negotiations for the debates hint at a potential strategy to control the debate settings and hosts to possibly sway the discussions in favor of Biden. By avoiding a live audience and potentially excluding Fox News as a debate host, the Biden campaign may aim to create a more controlled environment for the candidate. This move could reflect concerns about Biden’s ability to handle spontaneous moments and challenges during a live debate.
