The upcoming presidential debates have taken an interesting turn as President Biden has challenged former President Trump to a debate, but only on his terms. Biden's campaign chair sent a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates, informing them that Biden will not be participating in the three general election debates sponsored by the commission. Instead, Biden is willing to debate Trump on his terms, which include no audience, no third-party candidate, limited news outlets, and muted microphones after the candidates' time expires.
Despite the set ground rules, the 45th president eagerly accepted Biden's invitation to debate on June 27th and September 10th. However, Trump has requested that Biden take a drug test before the first debate, citing Biden's demeanor at the State of the Union earlier this year. Some members of the GOP, including North Carolina Congressman Greg Murphy, have expressed doubts about Biden's performance at the State of the Union, suggesting that he may have been under the influence of something to sustain his energy and vigor during the address.
These developments have added a new layer of intrigue to the upcoming debates between Biden and Trump. The decision to bypass the traditional debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates in favor of a more controlled setting reflects the unique dynamics of this election cycle. With both candidates gearing up for what promises to be a highly anticipated series of debates, the focus is now on how each candidate will perform under the spotlight and scrutiny of the American public.
