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During the 2024 primaries, Joe Biden didn't debate his opponents and neither did Donald Trump. While both contenders are now the de facto nominees of their parties, they each turned down multiple requests to debate others who were vying for the nomination.

To many Americans, refusing to debate is unacceptable. Some even feel that it should be disqualifying. Folks with this viewpoint often posit that any candidate seeking votes to win an elected office position should get on a debate stage for Americans to watch.

Interestingly enough, the general presidential race is taking a very different turn than the primaries when it comes to debating. This week, Biden and Trump each agreed to face off against one another on a debate stage ... twice.

What to know about the upcoming Biden vs. Trump debates

On Thursday, June 27 and Tuesday, September 10, the two presidential candidates will face one another. CNN is hosting the debate next month, while ABC News is hosting the second one later this fall.

While agreeing to share the stage this time, Biden and Trump each took shots at one another. The current president accused his rival of "[losing] two debates to [him]" four years ago. Trump, on the other hand, announced on Truth Social his willingness to face off against "Crooked Joe Biden."

2020's debates between the two contenders lacked amicability, to say the least. Judging from the current state of affairs in politics, hostility levels will remain high as the pair vie for the Oval Office once again.

Who's leading in the polls ahead of November?

A series of new polls from NYT/Siena College showed Trump ahead of Biden in a handful of America's most crucial states. However, some people believe these findings are flawed and Biden will ultimately win in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and other important areas.

During this year's debates, Americans can count on both presidential candidates taking vicious shots at one another. Issues like immigration, abortion, women's rights, and US democracy will also undoubtedly come up.

Are voters across the country going to tune in for the 2.0 version of Biden vs. Trump debates? Sooner or later, we'll all find out.