The date of the Trump vs. Harris debate is approaching: Here’s what we know
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree to presidential debate on September 10
After it was unclear whether there would be a presidential debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agreed to meet on September 10.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will face off in the first presidential debate on September 10, less than ten weeks before the November 5 general election.
The Republican nominee initially avoided a debate with Harris until she was officially named the nominee, a hurdle she cleared at the Democratic convention last week, then questioned the use of “hot mics” that would record everything a candidate says, regardless of whether their opponent is speaking or not.
But on Tuesday, Trump appeared to change his mind, saying he had “made an agreement” with the Harris campaign to continue the debate with ABC News, “the meanest, most unfair anchor in the business.”
Debate rules between Harris and Trump defined and agreed
The ground rules of the Harris-Trump debate have been established.
When and where will the debate take place?
ABC News will moderate the debate, which will take place on Tuesday, September 10, at 9 p.m. EDT in Philadelphia, one of the crucial swing states in this year’s election.
The debate will take place at the National Constitution Center, a museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, where the Liberty Bell is also located.
How can you follow the debate?
It is hosted by ABC’s David Muir and Linsey Davis, airs on ABC and streams live on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu.
What are the basic rules?
A Trump spokesman said Tuesday that both sides had agreed to the same terms as the CNN debate between Biden and Trump in June. At the debate, microphones were muted when the candidates were not speaking and there was no live audience.
During this debate, all props were also banned and there were two commercial breaks.
Will anyone else join Harris and Trump on stage?
Harris, who secured the Democratic nomination after Biden’s resignation last month, said in early August that she would participate in the Sept. 10 debate that Biden and Trump had previously agreed to.
Trump, 78, and Harris, 59, are unlikely to be endorsed by third-party candidates. Qualified candidates must appear on a sufficient number of state ballots and receive at least 15 percent support in four national polls that meet ABC standards.
The deadline for qualification is September 3rd.
Reuters contributed to reporting on this article.
