Donald Trump and Joe Biden continue to talk over each other when placed in a debate. There is a history of U.S. presidential candidates talking over each other during debates. Viewers cannot hear the candidates' messages if they are both talking over each other. This is a waste of time for everyone involved in the debate, including the American viewers who are watching to learn about the views and opinions of our presidential candidates.

Debate moderators should be given the power to mute candidates' microphones when it is not their turn to speak or when they begin speaking disrespectfully towards other candidates, which will help ensure that debates run smoothly, productively, and respectfully, and will allow Americans to clearly hear to the views of all candidates so they can make more informed voting decisions in the presidential election.