How to watch the US presidential debates in the UK

TThe first debate of the US presidential elections, between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, former president and current Republican candidate, will take place on June 27th. Biden campaign has proposed an unusually early date for a debate. The second debate will take place on September 10th.

Biden and Trump previously faced off in two debates in September and October during the 2020 presidential election, where they engaged in harsh attacks on each other. Trump repeatedly insulted Biden’s intelligence, while Biden called Trump “the worst president America has ever had.”

While viewers in the US are the main audience for the debates, politically minded people around the world may also want to watch. Here’s what people in the UK need to know about the US presidential debates.

How can viewers in the UK watch the first US presidential debate?

CNN online streaming differs depending on the country you are in.

UK viewers who wish to watch the debate online can sign up at CNN liveUK specific plan. It costs £1.99 per month or £19.90 per year. Once viewers are logged in, they can stream the debate live online.

Viewers can also watch the debate by tuning into CNN International, which can be found on Sky TV channel 506, according to CNN International PR’s social media.

What time is the first US presidential election debate?

The first debate will take place on Thursday 27th June at 9pm ET, which will be 2am on 28th June BST. The broadcast will last 90 minutes and will have two commercial breaks.

If you miss the live broadcast, CNN International will replay it at 7am and 7pm on 28 June BST.

Who is moderating the first US presidential election debate?

The first debate will be moderated by CNN journalists Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Tapper is the main anchor for CNN in Washington DC and hosts the program The lead with Jake Tapper. Dana Bash is a CNN news anchor and host of the show Inside Politics. Tapper and Bash also co-host CNN’s Sunday talk show state of the Union, which features interviews with prominent politicians and analysts. The second debate will be presented by ABC News. Further details about this debate have not yet been announced.

What are the rules for the first US presidential debate in 2024?

This debate will feature new rules that have not been implemented in previous presidential debates. Microphones will be muted throughout the debate, unless the candidate is given the time to speak. There will also be no live audience, to minimize inconvenience. Pre-written notes will also be prohibited, although candidates will be provided with a pen and pad of paper. “[CNN] will use all the tools at their disposal to impose timing and ensure a civilized discussion,” the network said he said.