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The Next Debate Between Joe Biden and Donald Trump Has Reportedly Been Canceled

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The president’s positive coronavirus test last week threw the planned matchup into chaos.

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The Commission on Presidential Debates has canceled the upcoming matchup between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, according to multiple reports. Trump’s positive coronavirus test last week had thrown the October 15 contest into chaos. After the Commission switched the debate format to a virtual one, the president declined to participate and instead asked for a delay, which the former vice president did not agree to.

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