Trump and Harris gear up for first presidential debate of 2024. Here’s how to watch
Former President Donald Trump will face off against Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday in the first presidential debate of 2024.
Trump was previously poised to spar with President Joe Biden, but Biden dropped out of the presidential race in July and endorsed Harris as his successor.
Now Trump, who’s seeking a return to the White House after a single term, will take on Harris, former California attorney general and U.S. senator.
Here’s what you need to know:
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When is the first presidential debate of 2024?
The Donald Trump-Kamala Harris presidential debate will begin at 6 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and is scheduled to last for 90 minutes.
How can I watch the debate on TV? Streaming?
ABC is hosting the presidential debate.
It will be carried on that television network and simulcast on TV networks NBC, CBS, Telemundo, PBS and Fox.
You can also watch the debate via several cable and streaming services, including CNN, MSNBC, Fox Business Network, Newsmax, NewsNation, Hulu, Disney+ and One America Network.
Who will be at the debate besides Trump and Harris?
The moderators of the presidential debate will be “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis.
No audience will be present for the event, which will held be at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center.
What will happen during Tuesday’s debate?
Trump and Harris will stand behind podiums. No pre-written notes will be allowed. Each presidential candidate will be provided with a pen, a pad of paper and a bottle of water.
There will be two breaks, and candidates cannot interact with campaign staff during the debate.
Only moderators will ask questions. Each candidate will get two minutes to answer. A two minute rebuttal will be permitted, as well as another minute for a follow up or clarification. There will be no opening statements. Each candidate will get to give a two minute closing statement.
Trump won a coin flip last week and got to choose when he gave his statement; he will go last. Harris picked the right side of the podium on the screen.
