**US Presidential Debate: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Set to Face Off**
United States Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, both contenders in the race for the next US Presidency, are gearing up for their first debate on Tuesday. This highly anticipated event will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and will be televised.
According to a Reuters report, these two leaders, who have never met in person, will engage in a 90-minute debate at 9 pm (local time) on Tuesday (Wednesday morning in India). The debate will be hosted by ABC News. The report also indicates that the police are preparing for potential protests, with pro-Palestinian groups planning demonstrations due to Harris’ continued support of Israel. Barricades have been erected around the National Constitution Center, restricting access to the historic area that includes the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the US Constitution was signed.
Meanwhile, several bars and universities in the city are organizing ‘watch parties’. Top Democrats will gather at a hotel for a ‘watch party’ that Harris is expected to attend post-debate. Trump’s post-debate plans remain undisclosed.
### When and Where to Watch
The debate will air at 9 pm (local time) on September 10, or 6.30 am IST on September 11. ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis will moderate the debate, which will be broadcast by the network and streamed on ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.
### Debate Rules
The debate rules are consistent with the June exchange between Trump and US President Joe Biden. These rules include muted microphones unless a candidate is speaking, no studio audience, no prepared notes, and no discussions between the candidates and their staff during breaks.
According to ABC News, there will be no opening statements, and closing statements will be limited to two minutes per candidate. Each candidate will have two minutes to answer each question, followed by a two-minute rebuttal and an additional minute for follow-up, clarification, or response.
Biden announced on July 21 that he was suspending his campaign amid growing skepticism within his party regarding his ability to handle another term following his rambling debate performance against Trump in June.
