With less than two months before the American election on November 5, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are gearing up for their first presidential debate this week.
The US presidential debate will air on ABC News and be moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis.
This will be Trump’s second debate in this election cycle. He previously faced off against then-President Joe Biden. After a disappointing performance raised concerns about his candidacy, Biden withdrew from the race on July 21 and endorsed Kamala Harris, who is now the current Vice President.
Kamala Harris officially secured the Democratic nomination during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) held from August 19 to 22 in Chicago. At the convention, she chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
The first US presidential debate between Harris and Trump will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and will be hosted by ABC News. Both candidates have agreed to the format and rules of the event.
Donald Trump-Kamala Harris US Presidential Debate 2024
With less than two months until the 2024 US Presidential Elections, the first major debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled for Wednesday. This will be the second general election debate of the season. The first debate featured former Democratic nominee and incumbent President Joe Biden, who has since exited the race.
The debate will be held at 9:00 pm local time on Tuesday (6:30 am IST on Wednesday, September 11) at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Hosted by ABC News, this event marks Kamala Harris’s first appearance in a US presidential debate. In contrast, Donald Trump will be participating for the seventh time, setting a new record for debate appearances since 1960.
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US Presidential Debate 2024 Date and Time
The debate is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 10, which is 6:30 a.m. IST on Wednesday, September 11.
US Presidential Debate 2024 Moderator
The first US presidential debate will be moderated by David Muir, anchor of “World News Tonight,” and Linsey Davis, anchor of ABC News Live’s “Prime.”
Where Is US Presidential Debate 2024?
The debate will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As one of the seven key swing states, Pennsylvania could play a crucial role in shaping the election’s outcome.
In the previous debate, Biden and Trump competed in another pivotal battleground state, Georgia, at CNN’s studios in Atlanta on June 27.
Rules of US Presidential Debate 2024
This will be the first in-person debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, featuring 90 minutes of debate time with two commercial breaks. During the debate, only the candidate speaking will have an active microphone; the other candidate’s microphone will be muted.
The moderators will be the sole questioners. A virtual coin flip on Tuesday determined the podium positions and the order of closing statements. Trump won and chose to deliver the final closing statement, while Harris selected the podium on the right side of the TV screen.
There will be no opening statements. Closing statements will be limited to two minutes each. Each candidate will have two minutes to answer questions, with a two-minute rebuttal and an additional minute for follow-up or clarification.
Candidates will remain behind their podiums throughout the debate. Props and pre-written notes are not permitted. They will be provided with only a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water.
Campaign staff are not allowed to interact with the candidates during commercial breaks.
Where to Watch US Presidential Debate 2024?
The debate will be broadcast on major networks including ABC News, CNN, CBS, Fox News, NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, PBS, and BBC. In India, it will be available for live streaming on ABC News’s YouTube channel.
US Election Next Debate
The upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is expected to be the final presidential debate before the election. Additionally, a vice-presidential debate will take place featuring Tim Walz, Harris’s running mate, and JD Vance, Trump’s running mate.
This debate is scheduled for October 1 and will be broadcast on CBS News. Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News, and Margaret Brennan, moderator of Face the Nation and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent, will moderate the event.
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US Presidential Debate 2024 FAQs
Q.1. When is the first 2024 US Presidential Debate?
Ans. The debate is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 10, which is 6:30 a.m. IST on Wednesday, September 11.
Q.2. Where will the US Election debate take place?
Ans. The debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Q.3. Who will moderate the US Election debate?
Ans. David Muir and Linsey Davis from ABC News will moderate the debate.
Q.4. How many times has Donald Trump debated in this election cycle?
Ans. This will be Donald Trump’s second debate in this election cycle. He previously debated against Joe Biden.
Q.5. Where can I watch the debate?
Ans. The debate will be broadcast on major networks including ABC News, CNN, CBS, Fox News, NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, PBS, and BBC. In India, it will stream live on ABC News’s YouTube channel.
