“A challenge for both candidates”, according to Marie-Cécile Naves, research director at IRIS and specialist in the United States

Joe Biden and Donald Trump will meet in the first televised debate before the US presidential election. Does this type of debate pique Americans’ interest? “We remember in 2020 that the debates attracted quite a few people. The issue will be very much about the form, which is a challenge for the two candidates. The form is framed, which will be difficult for Donald Trump, and Joe Biden will have to hold out over the long term”analyzes Marie-Cécile Naves, research director at IRIS and specialist in the United States.

It was Joe Biden who called for this debate, which traditionally takes place later, in the fall. “Forcing your opponent to express himself in a formalized situation, without an audience, without moving, without excesses (…) could make it possible to attack him more on the merits”believes the guest. According to Marie-Cécile Naves, Donald Trump must broaden his electorate, in view of an election that promises to be close.