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Next Presidential Debate to Be Virtual; Trump Says He Won't Take Part

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   President Donald Trump says he will not participate in the next
   presidential debate, after the U.S. Commission on Presidential Debates
   announced Thursday the debate will be virtual "in order to protect the
   health and safety of all involved."

   The commission said Trump, who is being treated for COVID-19, and
   Democratic challenger Joe Biden would participate from separate remote
   locations.

   In a statement, the commission said the debate, which is scheduled for
   next Thursday, will be held as originally planned at the Adrienne Arsht
   Performing Arts Center in Miami, Florida. The "town hall" format, with
   the candidates taking questions from audience members, will also remain
   the same.

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