The second presidential debate between US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, set to take place on Oct. 15, will be held virtually.
The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates made the announcement Thursday morning, a week before the two were scheduled to face off in Miami, “in order to protect the health and safety of all involved with the second presidential debate."
The commission added that the candidates will “participate from separate remote locations,” while the participants and moderator remain in Miami.
The moderator for the event is Senior Executive Producer and Political Editor for C-SPAN Networks Steve Scully.
It is worth mentioning that, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he would participate in the second presidential debate set for next week, despite receiving a coronavirus diagnosis.
“I am looking forward to the debate on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 15, in Miami. It will be great!” he tweeted.
The debate is set to take place at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida next Thursday.
On his part, Biden said that the second presidential debate should not be held if Trump is still infected with coronavirus, stressing that he would base his participation in the debate upon recommendations from medical experts.
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