Vice President Harris and former President Trump are scheduled to face off in their first, and likely only, presidential debate on Tuesday night as they try to win voters' support ahead of the November election.
This comes after both sides had repeatedly negotiated rules on the stage before finally agreeing on the framework for the debate.
When and what time does the debate take place?
The debate will begin at 9 pm EDT at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the largest city in a key battleground state, and will be hosted and moderated by ABC News.
Who will moderate the debate?
“ABC News Live Prime” anchor Lindsey Davis and “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir will host the event.
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Where else can I watch it?
ABC News announced that it will broadcast the debate live on its broadcast network, as well as on streaming platforms ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu.
Other broadcast networks and channels will also be simulcasting the debate. Fox News, NBC News, CBS News, CNN and News Nation.
What are the rules of the debate?
The most contentious issue was whether candidates' microphones would be muted while their opponents were speaking, as was done at the June debate between Trump and Biden after Trump repeatedly interrupted Biden and moderator Chris Wallace in 2020.
Harris' campaign insisted that her microphones be kept on during the debate in case Trump tried to interrupt her, but both sides ultimately agreed to keep theirs muted.
Each candidate will be given two minutes to answer a question, two minutes to respond to the other candidates, and, according to the rules, an additional minute for “follow-up, clarification, or response.”
After the moderator introduces the candidates, the debate will begin with a question and answer session. There will be no opening statements. Candidates will have an opportunity to make a two-minute closing statement at the end.
The two candidates were given a pen, a notepad, and a bottle of water. They were not allowed to prepare any notes or hints in advance, and no topics or specific questions were shared in advance. Campaign staff were also allowed to communicate with the candidates at any time.
Trump won the virtual coin toss and opted to deliver his closing statement last, allowing Harris to choose her preferred podium on the right side of the television screen.
The event will be held without spectators and will differ from many past election debates.
