Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off on the presidential debate stage for the first time on Tuesday night.
While technically the second presidential debate of the general election, it is the first since Harris became the Democratic nominee, replacing President Joe Biden as the party’s nominee. That came after Biden’s disastrous debate exacerbated concerns about his age, leading to a fracturing of support in the party and his ultimate decision to step down and endorse his vice president for the top spot on the ticket.
This debate is being led by ABC Newsso you can see it in alphabethe ABC News Live streaming service, Disney+ or Hulu. Other networks and television channels will also simulcast the debate and provide YouTube broadcasts.
The debate begins at 9 p.m. Eastern Time from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The debate lasts 90 minutes, with two commercial breaks.
alphabet “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis will serve as moderators.
As in the first debate, there will be no audience and microphones will be muted unless it is a candidate's turn to speak. Only moderators will be allowed to ask questions of Harris and Trump, and there will be no opening statements.
Candidates have two minutes to answer questions and two minutes to rebut. They also have another minute to clarify or follow up. They will not have access to pre-written notes or their campaign staff on stage, but they will have a pen and paper to write them down.
alphabet saying Last week, a virtual coin toss determined who would occupy each podium and the order of the two-minute closing speeches. Trump won the coin toss and chose to deliver his closing speech last. Harris chose her position at the podium, which will be on the right side of the screen.
