What time is presidential debate tonight, how to watch Kamala Harris, Donald Trump
- The debate is 90 minutes
- There is no audience, opening statements or props
- Watch the debate streaming live below
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to meet in Philadelphia at 9 p.m. tonight for their only scheduled debate before the Nov. 5 election.
Watch it here
Where is it: The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
Who is moderating: ABC’s David Muir and Linsey Davis.
What are the ground rules: There is no audience. Microphones will be muted when the opposing candidate is speaking. No notes. No props. No opening statements. Harris will be on the right on viewers’ screens, while Trump is on the left.
What Michigan issues might arise: Plenty.
Among others, President Joe Biden’s incentives to transition the auto industry to EVs is a talking point among Trump and Republicans. Republicans and Trump also have criticized Michigan’s subsidy of the massive Gotion battery plant plan near Big Rapids because of its ties to China.
The economy and immigration also will likely be huge issues. Bone up on how the facts matter in Michigan by reading more from Bridge:
- EVs: Trump warns of tax hikes, EV doom in Michigan rally. Here are the facts
- Gotion: Warning of China threat, Trump and Michigan Republicans bash EV battery plant
- Inflation: In a Michigan toss-up race, inflation has some voters ‘looking for a change’
- Immigration: What data says about illegal immigration, crime and economy
- Other resources: 2024 Michigan Voter Guide
Finally, don’t forget to check in to see if our Capitol reporters’ predictions about tonight’s debate come true. Check them out from Monday’s elections FAQ show, which answers questions from readers live every week.
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