Trump-Biden Debate: Ad Breaks Amidst New Rules

The upcoming Trump-Biden debate will be a significant event, despite the absence of props, notes, or an audience. This debate, which marks the first of two head-to-head debates for the 2024 campaign, follows the chaotic 2020 debates that were marred by interruptions and heckling. In an effort to prevent a repeat of the chaos from four years ago, new rules have been implemented for this debate. The two candidates will meet in a TV studio without a partisan audience, which some believe played a role in fueling Trump's disruptive behavior in the past. Additionally, to address the issue of interruptions, the candidates will have their microphones muted when they are not speaking. One memorable moment from the 2020 debates was Biden's plea to Trump to "shut up, man," highlighting the contentious nature of their interactions. This upcoming debate will be closely watched to see how the candidates engage with each other under the new rules. Despite the changes, there is one aspect of the debate that remains unchanged – the presence of ad breaks. The switch from a non-partisan overseer to commercial TV has raised concerns among some critics, who fear a slippery slope in the commercialization of such important political events. The Trump-Biden debate is sure to be a highly anticipated event, with many eager to see how the candidates will fare under the new rules and without the presence of a live audience.