Biden, Trump buck tradition with debate plans

President Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to debate in June and September. The announcement came after a flurry of social media posts and competing proposals between the two. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett unpacks how everything came together.
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[@tomcaron9113]

What are the odds that Biden will say “January 6th” over 100 times in the debates?

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Why not. Truth hurts, huh??

[@Spam-pq2sg]

Only +150 let's goooooo

[@JoeyJiggles]

@@sandburgmartin7947you’re right. The truth it was nothing and will mean nothing at the debate. Thanks for playing.

[@IreneCampos-tk2vd]

@@sandburgmartin7947 truth is there were fake supporters in those crowds by the dozen. Does that not seem weird to you?

[@zoltancsikos5604]

​@@sandburgmartin7947It's hilarious how you think you have a point to make. Truth hurts, but only for people like you.

[@Vikingswest1]

I wish it were a Town Hall and voters would ask questions that each candidate would respond, including RFK. Any moderator would be there to introduce those asking questions and keep time.

[@SuperOdyss]

Biden would be totally confused in that situation.

[@davidhowell1415]

That would be to honest

[@davidhowell1415]

@@SuperOdysswhat situation isn’t he 🤣🤣🤣

[@Vikingswest1]

@@SuperOdyss I agree. But, it would take the media influence out of the equation.

[@richtes]

I don’t think there will be any debates. Biden’s 15 second video needed 6 cuts. They’ll back out and try to blame Trump

[@theodorejay1046]

You haven't listened to any Trump campaign speeches then 😁

[@BLACKWITHAGUN]

@@theodorejay1046 I really hope you're not voting.

[@generalzod7959]

​@theodorejay1046 I've heard plenty. Trump can speak just fine. Now, Brandon on the other hand, is the _worst_ speaker we've probably ever had! His cognitive decline is so obvious from earlier days, his handlers will have to fix him up on a special cocktail of stimulants including the mystery cocaine that law enforcement was curiously unable to determine who brought it in the white house despite the _hundreds_ of cameras all over the place! 🙄

[@Jefe-qh8kd]

They'll for sure blame Trump. Bidens already lying about previous debates between he and Trump, he and Cornpop, he and King Tut.

[@40s9s3]

My thoughts exactly

[@katrinaisalwayscorrect]

Biden is going to regret this so bad. I can't wait!

[@spewgilist]

Hopefully trump prepares

[@sheep4521]

Joe does alright after a hit of Adderall

[@MattyDemello]

His team keeps filling Biden with energy drugs beforehand. Just like the state of the union. He was going so fast he was stumbling a lot. He couldn't keep up with the meds. Probably injections.

[@blacksquirrel4008]

@@spewgilist he doesn’t know how

[@ThuanNguyen-kj2ww]

I'm sure old Obumer will have OBiden back out the last minute due to health issues.

[@SomaticDust]

Trump definitely doesnt need to do this but it's going to be hilarious 😂

[@dustinminor6479]

He will use his gag order to excuse himself.

[@DeepSouthBuilder]

There should be a Trump debate bingo “lock him/her up” “illegals invading our border” “sleepy Joe” “China Joe” “witch hunt” “fake news.” Not a single policy will be clearly broken down.

[@gxhtdy]

Trump has nothing to stand on and he has no real plan for anything.

[@yochp9693]

Debates are not ment as entertainment but as an informative discussion. Sadly knuckle draggers have high jacked our country.

[@robertallred4515]

No Biden bucked tradition because he needed his Liberal media to protect him😂😂

[@theodorejay1046]

Protect him from what 🤔

[@IreneCampos-tk2vd]

​@@theodorejay1046🤭his own senility, dementia, gaffes, etc

[@robertallred4515]

@@theodorejay1046 Protect him from mumbling just like they do in the interviews. Everytime he starts mumbling they start answering the questions for him. That's exactly why he had to pick the moderators

[@baxterstocksandbondsman6321]

​@@robertallred4515hes going to destroy trump just like he did in 2020

[@ThuanNguyen-kj2ww]

Wallace, Leslie Stahl, CNN, MSNBC are willing to be moderator, I'm sure they'll protect old Joe.

[@1butterontoast]

This will be a disaster. Biden is a terrible orator

[@paulthetentmaker]

He's better than trump.

[@BLACKWITHAGUN]

​@@paulthetentmaker must be trolling.

[@crichbra4428]

Trump will win by quoting that wonderful man, Hannibal Lechter!

[@JuiicyDrew]

@@paulthetentmakeranybody can pitch a tent. Takes a man and woman to build a home. Find a new thing, buddy🧐

[@ddwalker3744]

That dude said he's better than Trump..lmao! Talk about having no clue what he's actually saying

[@bendelliskave5132]

Everything trump said in the last debate has happened, our country is quickly turning third nation status, complete with two tier justice department. Who cares about other countries fix this one first. Get strong again

[@sandburgmartin7947]

He should know, he started that big snowball in 2019 & 2020.

[@jst4572]

What does get strong again even mean? America is the strongest it’s ever been in history. Lowest unemployment in history. Repairing broken relations with allies that rely on us, and we may one day need to rely upon as well. Infrastructure projects booming. Cities developing their downtowns and repurposing old industrial areas and highways for better public use and occupation. What are you guys on the other side not seeing? Is it because Joe Biden isn’t Donald Trump? Because you’d call us on the other side crazy if all of this progress was happening under Trump and we were trying to literally create this alternate narrative and reality of wait no that’s not what’s really happening. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@buckreilly9956]

They are united in their fear of debating RFK jr

[@co6308]

Biden better wear his special helmet before going on stage to debate

[@VuongNguyen-cg6yo]

2024 debate? This time Chris Wallace can not save Joe Biden.

[@Jefe-qh8kd]

Biden won't show up to a neutral moderator.

[@guymontag2948]

Trump just yelled over everyone, which isn't a debate, it's just Trump yelling over everyone. Chris Wallace did Trump a great service by not spanking him harder.

[@dustinminor6479]

Trump will use the gag order why he can't debate.

[@adamslater7486]

I think having no audience will actually help in this aspect. They will be able to focus on the candidates and not have to try to wrangle a crowd. I think no crowd equals a more fair debate for both.

[@THE-X-Force]

Biden doesn't need saving .. he WON.

[@adamsechrest4349]

FJB!!!

[@candelariotorres4590]

Trump should ask Biden do you know about the laptop now lol

[@crichbra4428]

And I hope Biden asks Trump, “is it really as small as stormy said it is? BTW… Where’s Melania?!”

[@dougmayberry9998]

@@crichbra4428 I want to see Stormy's tax return, to see if she claimed that $130,000.

[@IreneCampos-tk2vd]

​@@crichbra4428😂😂you really think Americans care about his physical structure???🤭🤭🤭

[@crichbra4428]

@@dougmayberry9998 you really wanna get into tax returns, considering the fraud Trump has been indicted for, so far?!?!

[@crichbra4428]

@@IreneCampos-tk2vd hell no! But I know he does!

[@Youtubedeletes]

HOW MANY PAUSE MOMENTS WILL WE HAVE?? Please no cannablism story. Dont want to Lose my dinner.

[@elroythegreat1590]

That story was very distasteful.

[@ThuanNguyen-kj2ww]

OBiden won't last 5 mins. He'll have a heart attack. Ambulances needs to stands by.

[@elizabethmontero3361]

Could be stinky too

[@TonyChin226]

He’ll have the best drugs available.

[@THE-X-Force]

Biden doesn't have to worry .. he WON the last 2 debates and defeated Trump..

[@miklo4269]

Already doubting Biden will make it to 2nd debate😂

[@seejolin52]

I doubt if Biden can even make it through the first debate! They're going to have to pump him up with a lot of drugs!

[@RonnieMyers777]

First human vs AI debate

[@diogenestheshadow-banned2322]

How to beat Joe Biden in a debate: Let him talk. I know that's tough for you, Donald, but seriously. Biden is one giant error at this point. Let him talk.

[@theodorejay1046]

You mean Trump is a liability 😁

[@ddwalker3744]

Lol... So true, I thought Trump was bad but after this biden disaster Trump wasn't that bad...sad but true

[@Youtubedeletes]

​​@@theodorejay1046 so how many PAUSE moments will we have. You know the thing . I know I will need a moderator to discern what bydumb is saying. How about you?? . Hope we don't hear the Cannibalism story.

[@Youtubedeletes]

​​@@theodorejay1046 DONT TRIP , JOE. WILL HE BE USING A WALKER OR WHEEL CHAIR BY THEN? It was the SAND Bag.

[@Jefe-qh8kd]

​@@theodorejay1046Trump is the front runner, by a long margin.

[@getacare2735]

I just wish it was done by a neutral arbiter not the mainstream media it needs to be fair and we know the mainstream media is never fair to Donald Trump.

[@KenWesaw-up5wf]

Typical maga whining already - you probably want fox or Newsmax or oan

[@AD-cy7wx]

This whole election is rigged to keep RFK JR off of the debate stage

[@Lightbarer6]

Really?! Is Two old white men the best we can do?

[@vinniediesel1369]

To quote former United States President Theodore Roosevelt: "No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it. Obedience to the law is demanded as a right, not asked as a favor." "The judges who administer justice in our countries must be seen as ethical and subject to meaningful correction when it is necessary. Nothing less than the rule of law is at stake."

[@MsJacksims]

Trump is going to make Bumbling basement Biden cry and have a stroke😂😂😂😂

[@gezrod]

Brandon will be F****d, if he has no monitor or cheat sheets. 😅

[@theodorejay1046]

How do you figure that 🤔

[@fatmonkey8u]

Same to trump! lol I can just picture two senile guys just rambling on about random crap for an hour.

[@atniem684]

They’re both old and need notes. What presidential race are you following? Lol

[@peterparker3862]

It’s rigged.

[@FreebornJohnLillburne]

Cowards are afraid to debate RFK

[@Jefe-qh8kd]

RFK has NO shot. They don't need a debate with him.

[@dilldoe4397]

Can’t wait to watch the moderator talk over trump and make the whole debate about abortion. What a joke.

[@mwn7521]

Brandon debates? Haha 🤣🙄. He will wear wire again and makes sure to repeat exactly what teleprompter said ok…Don’t insult yourself again.

[@erikgrubbs]

If they put it on PPV we could pay half the national debt off. This is about to wild to witness 😅😂

[@atniem684]

Or pay off Tr*mps legal fees

[@crichbra4428]

Or pay E Jean Carrol!

[@erikgrubbs]

@@crichbra4428 you realize she has not received a dime right ?

[@erikgrubbs]

@@atniem684 or Hunters or give it to the American people who have paid sexual harassment lawsuits settlements when members of congress in both parties have assaulted people. The sooner you realize that both parties are the same corrupt machine the better off you’ll be. Have a good day.

[@mastergundam123]

FJB!

[@skittlybeepbop13]

And nobody wants to debate RFK Jr.

[@vinniediesel1369]

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities, has the power to make you commit atrocities. ~Voltaire

[@SuperOdyss]

I think this is the Biden's campaign's "Hail Mary." Comparing Trump's record as president to Biden's is all Trump needs to do, be cool, be regal, be calm and just ask people if they were better off under him or Biden. No name calling no loud talk.

[@TonyChin226]

This is the answer. I wish they’d hire someone with common sense to make sure he sticks to this plan.

[@cazcow]

Is Trump going to ask voters to ignore how "well" they were doing at the end of his term and only focus on the beginning of Biden's? I suppose Biden could always ask voters to recall what he did after losing his presidential bid as compared to Trump.

[@SuperOdyss]

@@cazcow Yes, since it was Democrat Governors who shut down the states and put all the people out of work. You not remember just 4 years ago? Then massive inflation and demonization of regular Americans from the "uniter in chief." And we will have to wait and see if you democrats actually can accept defeat this November, then we will see how Gropin Joe acts when he loses.

[@kerrygofourth6412]

TRUMP does not need to debate BIDEN !!!! For what ???

[@JVlife22]

Biden not showing up.

[@vinniediesel1369]

Signs of a sociopath • behavior conflicting with social norms, repeatedly pushes the envelope into uncharted territory. • disregarding or violating the rights of others, insubordinate to any form of authority. • unconcerned in distinguishing between right and wrong. • inability to show remorse, for they have none, void of empathy. • tendency to lie often, repeatedly, automatically. Behaves in a risky, impulsive, dangerous manner. • extremely manipulative, exploits others without any care of who gets hurt. • no conscience or guilt, refusal to accept responsibility for their actions, claiming ownership in the success of others.

[@rednordik6340]

Cant follow the rules of the games, change the rules.

[@deanjoseph4792]

Biden can’t do a regular debate so the networks will have to cover for him like weekend at Bernie’s 😂😂😂😂

[@imthebest4957]

🤣

[@RonaldMayDMD-nt3fd]

There should be absolute rules that both candidates have their fingerprints taken before speaking as well as DNA swabs

[@danensor2762]

lock chris Wallace in a vault somewhere

[@IreneCampos-tk2vd]

False!!! Only bidet has stage fright.😂😂😂

[@THE-X-Force]

Can't spell Hatred without a Red Hat.

[@username5352]

It’d be unfair to not have RFK Jr at every debate.

[@independentthinker8930]

No way I would vote for him, but he should be included, every candidate should be included

[@omeeawakened2371]

He has absolutely no chance of winning. He’d be waisting his time

[@independentthinker8930]

@@omeeawakened2371 but he should be able to participate

[@username5352]

@@omeeawakened2371 not a waste of time. And he only can’t win if people succumb to the uniparty and let Trump and Biden present themselves as the only 2 candidates.

[@omeeawakened2371]

@@username5352 that’s the thing. People have already succumbed to the uniparty. And it doesn’t help that the media is doing everything they can to discredit Kennedy and any other third party. He has absolutely no chance, his own family is against him.

[@bachsoutdooradventures]

They better let Kennedy in to debate.

[@MsJacksims]

Thats would be awesome to watch 😂😂😂😂

[@theodorejay1046]

​@@MsJacksims... Kennedy is a nut job 😁

[@bachsoutdooradventures]

@theodorejay1046 scary part is, he would probably make other 2 look even crazier. They won't do it though. He doesn't fit the 2 party agenda.

[@MattyDemello]

I would only be in favor of that if it takes away from Biden.

[@user-wl1yr6zw3w]

Biden can't get a complete sentence out, thats unique for a president.

[@JB-iw3ui]

Just to make sure that they change JB‘s diaper and he has his milk and cookies on stage if he can find it without tripping and falling, I can’t get up.

[@thomasmcgregor4626]

'A bit of a wrinkle'?? This things a gat dam tragedy.

[@keithjensen-zp4ce]

Finally Obiden can talk about Trump to his face.

[@BeeBlot]

Make it a three-way with Bobby Kennedy Jr and then it'll be worthwhile

[@Uprightfossil]

Will need popcorn for this one .

[@Oozaru89]

How is Biden going to honestly answer questions, he cant!!!

[@rrbernhardt5810]

If they were serious, they would have scheduled it from Ryker's Island, so Vonschitzenpants could attend.

[@SmedlyButler-cq5iq]

Even IF somebody thought politics was real...and that's a big IF. They should be questioning why after all these years... somehow these two men are the best amoung us? People really need to wake up.... There's flashing red lights and alarms going off... and everyone is just staring out the windows

[@imthebest4957]

2? Biden can't even stay awake for one. It's just going to be him stammering his words for an hour

[@ed6954]

He’ll be telling us what he ate for dinner and the extra dessert Jill let him have.

[@kimpreslar303]

Are you kidding - your questions for Biden are all about foreign wars? More important questions for Biden should be about Americans’ security, safety, and thriving (e.g. border, economy, Title IX, etc.) - critical areas that are completely out of control domestically under Biden’s watch and affect every American. Come on!

[@user-st1us5um4p]

❤❤TRUMP2024, 25, 26, 27. FJB

[@joegiangiulio715]

They should have them both sworn in with a penalty of 30 days in prison for perjury. That's the only way to SHUT TRUMP UP.

[@katrinaisalwayscorrect]

Lgb

[@mattd.8480]

Trump does not need to say he’s only going to seek one term. It’s a joke to think he could serve anymore than that and undermines the system of this country and the constitution

[@theredrepublic7973]

Why does CBS have merch?😂

[@williamryder5021]

Why is it that candidates are held up to c n n standards? in order to make it on to a debate. the debate is for the american public and for democracy not for the news organizations.

[@user-pk8wy8uq6f]

Shane Gillis is gonna have a field day with this.

[@Spam-pq2sg]

Biden won't debate Trump. NO fugging way. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Youtubedeletes]

Will he be rolling out in a wheelchair or walker? Will we need a moderator to discern what Joe is saying? Remember the sand bag.

[@jst4572]

The conservatives asking for him to seek two consecutive terms need to move to Russia NOW! 😂😂😂Like get out of here with that mess. That’s not how any of this works. He had one term. If he somehow manages to fool enough people this time, though he couldn’t against Biden last time, he’s getting one more term. That’s it. I swear. 💀

[@drewsirry9118]

Lol this dude is so pompous.

[@dankippert2677]

Not much left to lower taxes.... What 0 tax rate then what foxtrump gop geniuses?

[@williamryder5021]

Let RFK debate!? - And americans should be able to hear all of the candidates debate each other. You don't both by man.Trump agreed during the recent Doesn't agreement to debate each other that RFK need not be involved in the debates. If some they are intentionally leaving him out.

[@Stev235chan]

Get out of the race, Joe Biden, and go home and take care of your grandkids

[@hydrangeababy768]

RFK 2024

[@seejolin52]

Pause!

[@jameseb4652]

Two losers, please vote Jill Stein, she is going to win, if humanity is going to win.

[@Horace9C]

How are you supposed to penatrate an enemy stronghold? Just go waltzing right on inside?

[@linacabrera3172]

And trump must wear his pamper.

[@iseeflowers]

Here we go again. 🍿

[@thomasoldenburg2085]

Anywhere, anyplace, anytime. It’s obvious that you’re laying a trap, but can you pull it off?

[@Oozaru89]

Cant carry on a presidential debate.... you don't belong being president

[@user-uq7qd9lv5k]

No audience then no ear plugs notes and teleprompter allowed that nightb

[@psychicmediumalyshia5810]

BIDEN WILL BE A NO SHOW

[@blaqk_soul]

*Trump loses again* Conservatives: "dems cheated aGaiN"

[@rednordik6340]

Will you stop sending money to Ukraine ?

[@adamwalsh6334]

Covid

[@generalzod7959]

Frankly, i question the honesty of either network to keep it fair. We all know shrillary cheated and got the questions ahead of time. How are we to know Brandon's handlers wont demand them beforehand? We know his rare press conferences are a total sham and all questions are run thru his team so he can sound coherent and knowledgeable.

[@elroythegreat1590]

Honestly, I don't think that will matter.

[@ed6954]

Very true.

[@truckingwithtobee]

This is a three ring circus

[@dankippert2677]

To all you folks receiving social security only reason you pay taxes on it if you work is to pay for the Reagan republicans tax cuts. Before then ss was never taxed.....so keep voting republican ur ss may be taxed even if no other income.

[@jenntip]

Passed the House and Congress with a huge bipartisan vote. Which means both parties.

[@mai98938]

Trump to bring back common sense glorious prosperity and peace through strength glory again

[@charliemccarthy5854]

Hilarious 😂

[@irenebaynebayne6353]

You go Trump !!!!! .,Biden dose STAND a chance

[@shirajulislam1954]

Dear Biden you look like a willing personality. But found some where totally bios. Suggestions for you must you should be lmpartial , non communal because America is biggest super power amongst all super power. So world expect righteous judgement from you. So hope follow this every moment. Save your journey

[@KHoltzie]

Trump = Master-Debater! 🇺🇸☝🏻✊🏻💦

[@SinnedToy]

Then why won't he debate RFK Jr.? Have an actual challenge, instead of a demented old man.

[@user-pu8uu1rs3o]

​@@SinnedToy Yeah why won't Biden debate RFK jr. ?

[@markdegloria4038]

​@@SinnedToyonly final bosses matter. Not 1% ers

[@user-pu8uu1rs3o]

Then why won't Biden debate RFK Jr. ? Poor Joe !

[@markdegloria4038]

@@user-pu8uu1rs3o if RFK wants to talk about ice cream it's a Go 👍

[@Patriot1777]

Trump will wipe the floors with Biden 😅😅😅😅

[@user-uq7qd9lv5k]

Will be easy on Biden xtra time and easy questions asked

[@stldrip9079]

This will be entertaining, 🍿 💙 ( Good vs Evil )

[@richardjamesgasper7285]

The debate crew needs to mute trumps mic until it is his turn to answer a question. After his allotted time, shut him off.

[@Jefe-qh8kd]

He doesn't interrupt truth tellers. Biden has already lost.

[@MattyDemello]

Here's the problem. Trump will say a truth like about the laptop and Biden will lie saying "ahhhhhh. Ahhhh Russia Russia" and so of course Trump needs to shut that s..t down. Can't just let Biden lie risking wars to save his son over America!

[@patriciasamora5600]

Wouldn't be wise to vote for Sleepy Joe.

[@AD-cy7wx]

RFK jr 2024 ❤❤❤❤ he would own both of these FOOLS.

[@SallyJohnson-rk8ic]

RFK is a two trick pony and since covid is already over and nothing can be done to bring his uncle back to life, he has nothing to offer to make the country better.

[@Stev235chan]

Go ahead, JOE make my day get out of the race

[@Matt-iv4rn]

🍿 🍿🍿

[@pattytracey2879]

😂😂😂 no other choice? Trump nervous about debating…never!

[@ed6954]

The way these two are trying to spin this to make it look like Biden is so smart makes me laugh. B$den’s handlers probably haven’t even told him yet they signed him up for 2 debates 😂

[@theodorejay1046]

Trump's debate performance this year is he's a no show 😁

[@IreneCampos-tk2vd]

Keep dreaming, mainstream media disciple 😂

[@generalzod7959]

Uh yeh, he didn't _need_ to. The vast majority of folks already wanted him🤷‍♂️

[@user-nl5eg6ho1c]

Vermin supreme for president

[@brianedwards5792]

Drug test mandatory for both

[@AngelicaLady]

Yeah right good luck with that one

[@AngelicaLady]

Fake actors and stolen personnas