WASHINGTON — Millions of eyes will be on a pair of presidents - one former and one current - Thursday night as Joe Biden and Donald Trump take part in their first debate of the 2024 campaign.
Unlike in previous years, there will be no studio audience reacting to their performance and mics will be shut off when it's not their time to speak. It will simply be the candidates and a pair of CNN moderators: Dana Bash and Jake Tapper.
Here are some of the top questions, according to Google, that people have been asking over the past month about Bash and Tapper.
Who is Jake Tapper?
Tapper is one of the most recognizable faces in journalism, as the lead Washington anchor for CNN. He also hosts the "The Lead with Jake Tapper," and co-hosts "State of the Union," with his fellow moderator Dana Bash.
Is Jake Tapper married? Who is Jake Tapper married to?
Tapper is married to Planned Parenthood official Jennifer Marie Brown. The couple has been married since 2006. They live with their two children, Alice and Jack, in Washington, D.C.
Is Jake Tapper a Republican or Democrat?
Tapper isn't affiliated with ether political party, mentioning the fact on X, formerly Twitter, in 2021.
How tall is Jake Tapper?
Jake Tapper is 6' 1".
How old is Jake Tapper?
Tapper is 55 years old. He was born in 1969.
Who is Dana Bash?
In 2021, Bash was named co-anchor of CNN's "State of the Union" show alongside Tapper. In 2023, she began hosting the network's "Inside Politics" programming.
Where did Dana Bash go to college?
Bash graduated with a bachelor's degree in political communications from George Washington University. She also has an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire.
Is Dana Bash Republican or Democrat?
Bash hasn't publicly given any information about her political affiliation.
How old is Dana Bash?
Bash is 53 years old. She was born in 1971.
How tall is Dana Bash?
Bash is 5' 2".
The Debate
Will there be an audience at the presidential debate?
Unlike in previous years, the first general election presidential debate of 2024 won't feature an audience. Instead, it will take place in CNN's Atlanta, Georgia studio.
Who is in the presidential debate?
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump will face off in a head-to-head debate Thursday night. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was unable to reach the required vote share in enough high-quality polls to qualify for the debate.
Where will each candidate stand during the presidential debate?
The candidates will use a coin toss to determine where they will stand during the debate.
How will the moderators prevent interruptions during the debate?
When one candidate is speaking, the other candidate's mic will be muted, limiting the ability for candidates to interrupt each other when answering questions.
While voters have lots of questions about candidates, one that always people seem to be curious about when it's time for debates is their height. So...
How tall is Donald Trump?
Donald Trump is 6' 3".
How tall is Joe Biden
Joe Biden is 6'0".