CCD to CNN, Biden and Trump Campaigns: Planned Presidential Debate Likely Unlawful
Media Inquiries:Oliver Hall202-248-9294oliverhall@competitivedemocracy.orgMay 21 2024 (Washington, D.C.): In a certified letter sent to CNN and the presidential campaigns of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the Center for Competitive Democracy (“CCD”) advised that the presidential debate CNN plans to host on June 27, 2024, with Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump’s participation, is likely to violate the Federal Election Campaign Act (“FECA”) and related regulations, and if so, it coul