When Is The Next Trump vs. Biden Debate? Situation Unclear After President Tests Positive For COVID

The next presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden is planned for Oct. 15 in Miami. However, the outlook of the event is unclear after Trump recently tested positive for COVID-19.

The event is scheduled to take place at the Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts and would be moderated by C-SPAN political editor Steve Scully.

On Tuesday, Trump said he is eager to debate Biden next week, despite his positive diagnosis.

“I am looking forward to the debate on the evening of Thursday, October 15th in Miami. It will be great!” Trump tweeted. “Will be back on the Campaign Trail soon!!!”

Biden has been more cautious about another showdown with Trump. "Well, I think if he still has COVID, we shouldn't have a debate," Biden told journalists Tuesday in Maryland.

"I think we're gonna have to follow very strict guidelines. Too many people have been infected and it's a very serious problem,” the former vice president added.

Michael Mina, an epidemiologist and professor at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said Trump’s desire to attend next week’s debate “is irresponsible and reckless, and frankly that borders on malicious.”

“We should be throwing the kitchen sink at him, not just for treatment, but for ensuring that he is safe to be out in society and he is not imposing a risk to citizens of this country,” Mina told the Washington Post. The president will need to produce negative test results before the next debate.

Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris square off Wednesday night for a debate in Salt Lake City. The showdown comes as multiple polls show Biden leading Trump by double-digits in the general election.