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US Presidential Debate: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Face Off in Potential Game Changer

In a historic moment for the U.S. presidential race, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to engage in one of the most significant showdowns of the election cycle. With the polls indicating a tight race, this debate could be crucial in swaying undecided voters just weeks before Election Day.

The debate, taking place at 9 p.m. local time in Philadelphia, could be their only face-to-face encounter before the November 5 election. Each candidate faces unique challenges as they aim to gain an advantage.

For Trump, running for the presidency for the third time, he is a well-known and polarizing figure. Some of his supporters hope he will focus on policy issues rather than personal attacks to project a presidential demeanor and address voter concerns about electing a former president who is now a convicted felon.

Recent Developments

A key point of contention is Project 2025, a controversial conservative plan linked to the Heritage Foundation. Democrats have sought to connect Trump with this radical proposal, but he has distanced himself from it. Trump has dismissed the association, stating, “Everybody knows what I’m going to do – cut taxes very substantially and create a great economy.”

As the debate began, Trump and Harris met on stage and exchanged a handshake, marking the start of what might be their only direct confrontation. The debate, moderated by ABC’s David Muir and Linsey Davis, will be a high-stakes 90-minute discussion, with the candidates standing about 6-8 feet apart in a small, blue-lit amphitheater.

Debate Logistics

The debate’s format was decided by a virtual coin toss conducted by ABC News last week, giving Trump the option to choose the order of closing statements or his position on stage. Trump opted for the final closing statement, while Harris chose her spot on the right side of the stage from the viewers’ perspective.

With no live audience present, the debate will lack the usual applause and reactions that can influence the atmosphere. The National Constitution Center, where the debate is hosted, is adorned with blue lighting and decorated with constitutional imagery, including a “We the People” inscription above the lectern.

As Harris and Trump make their cases to the American people, the focus will be on their arguments and performances rather than the stage setting. This debate represents a crucial opportunity for both candidates to clarify their positions and connect with voters as the election draws near.

Sangya Singh

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