The five major broadcast and cable news networks are preparing a joint open letter that urges President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to participate in televised debates ahead of the 2024 election, according to multiple media reports.
A draft version of the letter, endorsed by NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, and Fox News, was obtained by the New York Times on Tuesday. Upstart cable news channel NewsNation has also signed on to the letter, TheWrap has learned.
“We, the undersigned national news organizations, urge the presumptive presidential nominees to publicly commit to participating in general election debates before November’s election,” an excerpt read.