Biden-Trump Debate Draws Fewer Viewers Than 2020 Contest
A debate watch party at a drive-in theater in Miami, Florida.
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Thursday night’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump attracted a television audience of 51.3 million viewers, Nielsen reported.
Based on the tally, the debate, which is being seen widely as a significant loss for Biden, drew fewer viewers than their matchup four years ago.