With only one week left until the first debate of the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking different approaches to the debate stage.
President Biden is preparing with senior advisers, while Trump’s campaign seems to be downplaying the importance of preparation for the Atlanta meeting between the candidates.
President Biden is heading to Camp David in the days leading up to the debate. This presidential retreat has been used by President Biden for various meetings, including with foreign leaders and to prepare for important speeches like the State of the Union Address.
Senior campaign aides and advisers, led by former White House chief of staff Ron Klain, will be present for the debate preparation. Due to President Biden’s responsibilities as president, the preparation time for the debate is limited and will be focused on the immediate lead-up to the event.
The Biden-Harris campaign has intensified its criticism of Trump on key issues like abortion, the events of January 6th, democracy, the economy, and Trump’s recent legal troubles. They are framing the election as a significant choice for the American people.
President Biden’s campaign plans to highlight Trump’s record and statements during the debate, especially focusing on reproductive rights, promoting violence, undermining democracy, and tax policies.
On the other hand, Trump has been holding policy sessions with lawmakers and is scheduled to speak at different events in the days leading up to the debates.
Both campaigns are working on their debate strategies, aiming to manage expectations and present their candidates in the best light possible.
The debate, hosted by CNN on June 27, will feature a different format with no studio audience, muted microphones, and no notes, allowing for more focus on policy discussion.
President Biden and Trump will face off on various issues including the economy, global conflicts, immigration, and more, each hoping to gain an edge in the race for the presidency.
While the debate in Atlanta is the first for the 2024 election, it won’t be the last. The second debate is scheduled for September 10, hosted by ABC News.
