Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that a deal has been struck to have closed microphones at the upcoming Sept. 10 debate with Democratic rival Kamala Harris. This agreement comes after a heated clash between the two campaigns over the format of the debate.
Trump took to social media to reveal that the rules for the debate will mirror those of the June CNN debate with President Joe Biden. The debate will be 'stand up,' with candidates prohibited from bringing notes or 'cheat sheets.' Both sides have been assured by ABC that the debate will be 'fair and equitable' with questions not being provided in advance.
While Harris' campaign had initially pushed for open microphones throughout the event, Trump's team had already agreed to closed microphones. However, Trump later expressed a preference for keeping his microphone on during the debate.
In addition to the Sept. 10 debate, Trump's campaign has proposed an additional debate on Sept. 4 on Fox News, but this was rejected by the Harris team.
This development in the presidential debate format highlights the ongoing tensions between the two campaigns as they prepare to face off in the upcoming election.
Analysis:
The agreement for closed microphones at the presidential debate signifies a compromise between the Trump and Harris campaigns. The decision to enforce strict rules for the debate, including no notes or cheat sheets, aims to ensure a level playing field for both candidates. The outcome of the debate and the candidates' performances could have a significant impact on the election outcome, making it crucial for voters to pay attention to these developments.