As the highly anticipated first 2024 Biden-Trump debate approaches, Gen Z voters are eager to hear from the candidates on a variety of pressing issues. USA TODAY spoke with young voters to get their perspective on what they hope to see and hear during the debate.
With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump set to face off in Atlanta, the debate will be a crucial moment in the 2024 election cycle. The absence of a live audience and muted microphones for the candidates will set a different tone for the event.
Among the topics that may be discussed are the candidates’ ages, with Biden at 81 and Trump at 78, as well as Trump’s recent criminal conviction, their stances on abortion, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not qualify for the debate, leaving just Biden and Trump on stage.
For those looking to tune in to the “CNN Presidential Debate,” it will air on CNN on Thursday, June 27 at 9 p.m. EDT. The debate will also be available for streaming on CNN.com and USA TODAY’s YouTube channel.
Moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the debate promises to be a must-watch event for voters of all ages. Stay tuned for updates and analysis on this pivotal moment in the 2024 election.