Trump opposes changes to presidential debate format, says 'easily won last time'

US President Donald Trump opposed move to update  presidential debate rules for remaining two scheduled discussions on Thursday, October 1. Since first disjointed Trump-Biden debate on September 29, Debate Commission is reported to be mulling over introduction of new rules to format. While many have blamed Trump for constant interruptions leading to loss of decorum, US President took to Twitter saying that he “easily won”. 

first of three debates between  Presidential contenders took place in Cleveland and was seen quickly turning chaotic. Commission later said that first presidential debate of US Election 2020 “made clear that additional structure should be added to format of remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of issues.”

As per Associated Press report, for remaining two debates, moderator might get power to disconnect microphone of one participant while or is still making a point; a person familiar with issue discussed it on condition of anymity. next presidential debate in a town hall format is scheduled to take place in Miami on October 15. 

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90 interruptions in 90 minutes

At various instances in Trump-Biden debate, moderator Chris Wallace was seen battling to gain control of discussion in Cleveland owing to frequent interruptions, mostly by Republican leader. As per Washington Post analysis, in 90-minute-debate, candidates eir interrupted Wallace or ir opponent at least 90 times, out of which, 71 times it was Donald Trump.

Wallace was repeatedly seen requesting for more decorum. At one instance, he told US President, “ country would be better served if we allowed both people to speak with fewer interruptions. I’m appealing to you, sir, to do that.” To which, Trump replied, “Ask him, too,” and n moderator said, “Well, frankly, you’ve been doing more interrupting than he has.” Joe Biden had later called debate “a national embarrassment”.

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