nprnews_____ = ||| lubuntu at wor5|||Next Week's Debate Canceled After Spat Over Coronavirus Safety Concerns||| kickerpage = |||no kicker pagenpr for NPRNEWS||| summarynpr = |||The fracas surrounding debate safety regulations began following last week's revelation that President Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus, days after having traveled to Cleveland for the first official debate against Democrat Joe Biden.

The stage of this week's vice presidential debate Salt Lake City.



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Next Week's Debate Canceled After Spat Over Coronavirus Safety Concerns

The fracas surrounding debate safety regulations began following last week's revelation that President Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus, days after having traveled to Cleveland for the first official debate against Democrat Joe Biden.