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Trump campaign hopes for a ‘happy version’ of former president, while Harris may aim to elaborate on campaign
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off on Tuesday night in a presidential debate, the pair’s first – and possibly only – matchup before the November election. It’s widely seen as a crucial moment in the 2024 campaign, where both candidates are currently neck and neck in the polls.
The US vice-president is likely to use the 90-minute debate as an opportunity to provide more detail on her campaign promises, and further her pitch as a candidate separate from Joe Biden. Trump’s campaign is hoping the “happy” version of the former president will turn up.
No opening statements, and closing statements will be two minutes per candidate
Candidates will stand behind podiums for the duration of the debate
Props and prewritten notes are not allowed on stage
No topics or questions will be shared in advance
Candidates will not be permitted to ask questions of each other
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