Presidential debate commission remains committed to original schedule despite Trump’s requests

The Commission on Presidential Debates has confirmed that the first general election debate will still take place on Sept. 16, 2024, despite calls from the Trump campaign to move it up. This decision stands as the earliest debate in the commission’s history. The commission has considered various factors, such as early voting rules in each state, in setting the debate dates. The Trump campaign has expressed a willingness to work with the Biden campaign to arrange earlier debates, bypassing the commission if necessary. The commission’s primary goal is to host informative and educational debates for the public.

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