Presidential Debates 2025 Live Stream. Counting down to the cnn presidential debate. Atlanta (ap) — the first general election debate of the 2025 election season is here, and it’s a historic moment no matter what happens on stage.

President joe biden and former president donald trump squared off in their first debate of the 2025 white house race in atlanta on thursday night. The first debate of 2025 between president joe biden and former president donald trump will be held thursday in atlanta, moderated by cnn anchors jake tapper and dana bash.