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After the chaotic television debate between US President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden, organizers are planning changes to the concept. The course of the duel made it clear that “the format of the remaining debates needs additional structure to guarantee a more regular discussion of the issues,” the Presidential Debate Committee said Wednesday.
The first discussion between Trump and Biden on Wednesday night was mired in chaos for long periods. Trump kept interrupting Biden and didn’t let him finish his sentences. Biden also spoke in the middle, but slightly less often. The experienced television journalist Chris Wallace, as a presenter, repeatedly lost control of the situation, and could only warn the candidates to let each other express themselves.
According to the concept of the debate, six topics should have been discussed in 15-minute blocks. First, Trump and Biden were supposed to present their position undisturbed for two minutes, after which a free discussion was planned. But even with the opening statements there were interruptions and the candidates sometimes spoke at the same time. Also, they often deviated from the topic they just mentioned, such as the crown crisis or the economic situation.
The second of three debates between Trump and Biden is scheduled for October 15 local time (3:00 a.m. Wednesday CEST). It’s planned in a different format than the first one anyway, like question time for voters. As things currently stand, the third debate is again planned as a 90-minute speech duel with a moderator. Vice President Mike Pence and Biden Vice Candidate Kamala Harris will also meet on October 7.
