One of Trump's objectives is framing the election as a battle between strength and weakness; the new debate format aims to avoid chaos and interruptions that were present in their first faceoff.
Debate coach Jennifer Mercieca points out Trump's authoritarian debate style of seeking to humiliate opponents by interrupting and running over time, which may be mitigated by the new microphone muting format.
Republican pollster Jon McHenry suggests the mute button could benefit Trump by toning down his aggressiveness, highlighting people's financial satisfaction during his term as a potential advantage.
Former White House spokesman under Trump, Hogan Gidley, notes the concern some voters have about Trump's personality despite potential economic benefits, illustrating a key factor in their decision-making.
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