 No live audience. While past debates have usually included a live studio audience, that won't be the case this time. While Trump thrives on performing for a crowd, the move was made to limit interruptions. Audiences have, in the past, broken from tradition and clapped or cheered for their candidate and booed opponents during debates. To avoid disrupting the event or throwing off the times allotted for questions and responses, the candidates will have to get through this debate without their supporters present.