President Trump, Joe Biden To Hold Opposing Town Halls Thursday

President Trump, Joe Biden To Hold Opposing Town Halls Thursday

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Separate town hall forums will be held for Trump and Biden on Thursday night instead of a formal debate. Trump's event will be hosted by NBC News in Miami, while Biden's will be hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia. The second scheduled debate was canceled after format negotiations failed. The Commission on Presidential Debates suggested a virtual debate for safety, but Trump declined to participate.

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Why were separate town hall forums held instead of a formal debate?

To cover more topics

To allow more audience participation

Because of health and safety concerns

Due to scheduling conflicts

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Which network hosted President Trump's town hall event?

ABC News

NBC News

CNN

CBS News

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Where was Joe Biden's town hall event held?

New York

Philadelphia

Washington D.C.

Chicago

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What was the reason for the cancellation of the second scheduled debate?

Lack of interest from the candidates

Technical difficulties

Disagreements over the debate format

Weather conditions

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What format did the Commission on Presidential Debates propose for the second debate?

Pre-recorded statements

Radio broadcast

Virtual debate

In-person debate