Robert F. Kennedy Jr. excluded from CNN debate, showdown between Biden and Trump
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not qualify for the upcoming CNN presidential debate.
- The debate will now be between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
- Kennedy's exclusion sets the stage for a face-off between the two major-party candidates.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for the upcoming debate between Democratic President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Kennedy's exclusion has sparked controversy, with his campaign calling it undemocratic and un-American. Despite meeting ballot requirements in 22 states, Kennedy fell short of the necessary polling threshold set by CNN. His campaign has accused CNN of colluding with Biden and Trump to exclude him from the debate. Kennedy's bid to participate in the debate alongside the leading candidates has been thwarted, raising concerns about potential spoiler effects in the general election. The debate, scheduled for June 27 in Atlanta, will now feature only Biden and Trump, with Kennedy left out of the lineup.