Debate Format Faces Changes After Testy Trump-Biden Face-Off

  • Biden says candidates should be able to speak uninterrupted
  • Trump campaign says rule changes are ‘moving the goal posts’
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The commission that runs presidential debates said it would change the formats of the next presidential debates after Tuesday’s chaotic clash between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden to provide a more orderly exchange of views.

“Last night’s debate made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues,” the commission said in a statement.