CNN Sets Strict Rules for First Biden-Trump Debate

The June 27 debate will feature muted microphones, no studio audience, and a ban on props or pre-written notes.

The debate will be moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash in Atlanta.
Candidates will stand at uniform podiums, with positions determined by a coin flip.
Microphones will be muted except when a candidate is speaking to ensure a structured discussion.
There will be two commercial breaks during the 90-minute debate, with no interaction allowed between candidates and their staff.
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unlikely to qualify for the debate due to polling and ballot access requirements.