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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will square off for their first presidential debate on Tuesday.
Its going to be essential viewing for every American whos nervous about the upcoming election.
And with so much at stake, theres plenty to be nervous about.
Kamala Harris hugs a young girl at Penzeys Spices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 7, 2024. (left) Donald Trump addresses the Economic Club of New York at Cipriani’s on September 5, 2024, in New York City.© Spencer Platt / Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty
Trump and Harris have never actually met before in real life, which makes Tuesdays debate a historic occasion.
When does the Trump-Harris debate start?
ET / 6 p.m. PT.
If youre looking for all the ways to watch, weve got you covered.
For example, microphones will be muted for each candidate when its not their turn to talk.
That was a rule that President Joe Bidens team supported for theinfamous first debate against Trump.
But Harris and her team didnt want microphones to be muted this time.
However, Trumps campaign team won that battle and microphones will be muted.
Harris has been polling well since entering the race on July 21, when President Joe Biden dropped out.
But Harris and Trump are still neck-and-neck if you’re able to believe it.
FiveThirtyEights national polling average has Harris up 2.8 pointsagainst Trumpas of Monday.
Thats actually down from August 27, when Harriss margin over Trump peaked at 3.7 points.
How can I watch the Trump-Harris debate?
The former president chose to give his closing statement last.
Whats happening after tonights debate?
Harris will be holding rallies in North Carolina on Thursday, including the cities of Charlotte (4:30 p.m.
ET) and Greensboro (8 p.m. Later that evening Walz will be in Wausau, Wisconsin.
When are the Vice Presidential candidates debating?
But its unclear at this point whether Harris and Trump will meet again for a second debate.
The Harris campaign has said shes up for another debate if Trump shows up for Tuesdays in Philadelphia.
When is Election Day?
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