President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are scheduled to square off again on the debate stage in September.
This combination of pictures shows President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden during the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 22, 2020.
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ABC News will host the Sept. 10 debate, with “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis serving as moderators.
More information on the debate, including the rules, location, staging and format, will be revealed closer to the date.
Joe Biden, 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, right, and President Donald Trump speak during the U.S. presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 22, 2020.
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The ABC News qualifications for debate include receiving at least 15% in four separate national polls of registered or likely voters that meet ABC’s standards for reporting, appearing on a sufficient number of state ballots to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold to win the presidency prior to the eligibility deadline, and agreeing to accept the rules and format of the debate.
ABC News’ offices previously hosted two debates in 1960 between then-Vice President Richard Nixon and then-Sen. John F. Kennedy. The first was a split-screen televised debate on Oct. 13, 1960, filmed at ABC News’ New York and Los Angeles studios. Another debate between Kennedy and Nixon took place at ABC News’ New York studios on Oct. 21, 1960.
The highly anticipated presidential debate between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and incumbent President Donald Trump is set to take place in September on ABC. This event is expected to be one of the most watched political debates in recent history, as the two candidates face off in a battle for the highest office in the United States.
The debate will be moderated by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, who is known for his tough questioning and ability to keep candidates on track during debates. The format of the debate is expected to follow traditional guidelines, with each candidate given time to respond to questions and engage in direct exchanges with one another.
Both Biden and Trump have been preparing for this debate for months, with each candidate looking to make a strong impression on voters and sway undecided voters in their favor. Biden, who has been leading in national polls, will likely focus on highlighting his plans for healthcare, the economy, and racial justice, while Trump is expected to emphasize his record on job creation, national security, and law and order.
The debate comes at a critical time in the election cycle, with just weeks to go before Election Day. Both candidates will be looking to make a strong case for why they are the best choice to lead the country for the next four years, and will likely use this opportunity to attack their opponent’s record and policies.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting daily life in the United States, this debate will also provide an opportunity for both candidates to address their plans for handling the ongoing crisis and rebuilding the economy in the wake of the pandemic.
Overall, the upcoming Biden-Trump presidential debate on ABC promises to be a pivotal moment in the 2020 election cycle, as voters tune in to see how the two candidates handle themselves under pressure and make their case for why they should be the next President of the United States.
