Nearly 48 million people watched the Trump-Biden debate on TV, but that's nothing compared to previous election years

• 04/28/2024, 3:44 PM
• businessinsider.com

Emily Elconin, Reuters

Last night's presidential debate attracted 47.9 million viewers across networks, according to early Nielsen numbers, making it the most-watched non-sporting event of the year. Still, audience numbers paled in comparison to previous years.