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Utah’s 2024 debate dreams dashed as Biden and Trump opt for independent presidential showdowns

The University of Utah was planning to host a presidential debate in October and was not told ahead of Wednesday’s announcement that Biden and Trump would bypass a third debate.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Hinckley Institute director Jason Perry speaks as officials announce that the University of Utah will host a presidential debate in 2024. The news conference was held at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Donald Trump and Joe Biden will likely not debate at the U. now, instead opting for two independent debates.

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