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What time is the first Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate?

What time is the first Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate?

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are preparing for the upcoming presidential debate on September 10. The debate, which is the first between the two presidential candidates, will be held in Philadelphia and hosted by ABC News.

There will be no audience in the hall, but viewers will still be able to watch the debate on multiple platforms and streaming services. Here’s what you need to know before the debate and how to tune in.

When will the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take place?

The first presidential debate will take place on September 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Where is the debate?

The debate will be held at the National Constitution Center at 525 Arch St. in Philadelphia.

Who is the host of the debate? Who are the moderators of the debate?

The debate will be hosted by ABC News, with editor-in-chief David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” host Linsey Davis serving as moderators.

The pre-debate special, “The Race for the White House,” will air at 8 p.m. ET and will be hosted by Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Karl, Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce and Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott.

How to watch the debate:

The debate will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu, according to a press release. You can also watch on the ABC app, ABC.com and connected devices like Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.

What are the rules of debate?

According to ABC News, the rules of the debate include:

  • The scheduled debate will last 90 minutes and will have two commercial breaks.
  • Moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis will be the only questioners. Candidates will not be able to ask each other questions.
  • Candidates will be introduced by moderators.
  • A coin toss on September 3 determined the podium seating and order of closing remarks. Former President Trump won the toss and chose the order of speeches. Trump will deliver the final closing remarks, and Harris chose the correct podium spot on the screen.
  • Following the introductions, the candidates will enter the stage from opposite sides and will stand behind the podium throughout the debate.
  • There will be no opening speeches and closing speeches will be two minutes for each candidate.
  • Props and pre-written notes are not allowed. Candidates will be provided with a pen, paper, and a bottle of water.
  • No topics or questions are made available to candidates or campaign management in advance.
  • Candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, two minutes for rebuttals, and one additional minute for follow-up, clarification, or response. Moderators will enforce time limits and ensure a civilized discussion.
  • Candidate microphones will be turned on only for those candidates whose turn it is to speak, and will be muted when it is another candidate’s turn to speak.
  • Campaign staff will not contact candidates during commercial breaks.

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