The first debate between Biden and Trump won't feature opening statements in what will be a stricter forum compared to 2020

• CNN and The New York Times gave a glimpse at how Biden and Trump may face off in their first debate.
• According to CNN, no pre-written statements or props will be permitted onstage.
• The first debate is poised to be much more structured and less chaotic than in the past.

In 2020, the first presidential debate between then-President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden devolved into a political grudge match, filled with insults. Trump largely disregarded the intended format of the debate by constantly interrupting Biden.