Biden and Trump go head to head: How to watch the first general election presidential debate
Thursday's presidential debate starts at 9 p.m. Eastern
By Meg Kinnard
Published - Jun 27, 2024, 12:11 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 27, 2024, 12:11 AM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The first general election debate of the 2024 election season is here, and it's a historic moment no matter what happens on stage.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking part in Thursday night's debate in Atlanta. Not only is it the first-ever matchup between a sitting president and a former one, but it's also the first debate for either candidate in this year's election. And it's happening so early in the general election campaign cycle that neither man will have accepted their party's formal nomination yet.
Here’s how to watch the debate:
