It was actually much harder to watch than the other debates - that is, simply to see it. Many people no longer get basic TV and unless your service provider had paid CNBC to carry it, you couldn’t get it on any of the normal streaming services. Several people put up feeds but they were taken down almost immediately by “CNBC copyright” patrols.
I think I get CNBC on my satellite lineup, but it has been relegated to the “never watch” list that doesn’t show up in the channel guide.