Joe Biden and Donald Trump, prominent figures in American politics, are gearing up for a face-to-face showdown in the upcoming presidential debate set for June 27th. Biden, the current president, confirmed his participation in a statement on the social media platform X on May 15th, challenging Trump to do the same. Trump wasted no time in accepting the invitation, expressing his readiness to debate Biden through his own social media platform, Truth Social.
Despite facing separate legal challenges, both candidates are scheduled to meet even before formally receiving their respective parties’ nominations at the national conventions. This is a significant moment, especially considering that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a notable third candidate, has criticized his exclusion from the debate.
“I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place,” tweeted Joe Biden on May 15, 2024.
The discussion surrounding cryptocurrencies has been a recurring topic among Republicans, particularly between candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis. Both have addressed the importance and implications of central bank digital currencies in their campaigns. Trump, who had previously criticized Bitcoin, calling it a “hoax,” has recently taken on a more accepting stance, as evidenced by his remarks at an event in early May where he stated that he was “fine with” cryptocurrencies in the US.
The last time Biden and Trump had an in-person interaction was during the September 2020 debate, where topics like cryptocurrency and blockchain were not addressed. Currently, their campaign platforms do not provide clear positions on digital assets.
Representative Wiley Nickel emphasized the significance of voters interested in cryptocurrencies, highlighting the potential impact of their preferences on the 2024 election. As the debates draw near, there is uncertainty as to whether cryptocurrency will be a topic of discussion on June 27th or even during the second debate scheduled for September 10th.
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