Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate next week, with both campaigns agreeing to the ground rules set by host network ABC. The debate will use the same format as the previous Trump-Biden debate, with muted microphones for the candidate who is not speaking. Despite some initial disagreements, both campaigns have now agreed to the rules. The debate will take place in Philadelphia without an audience and will be moderated by ABC News journalists David Muir and Linsey Davis. Each candidate will have two minutes to answer questions and two-minute rebuttals, with an additional minute for follow-up or response.
Trump initially suggested he might back out of the debate due to concerns over fairness, but eventually agreed to ABC hosting the event. The rules for the debate have been finalized, and both campaigns have accepted them to avoid jeopardizing the event. The debate is seen as a crucial opportunity for both candidates to present their visions to the voters. Despite some tensions and back-and-forth between the campaigns, the debate is set to go ahead as scheduled. The candidates will stand for the duration of the 90-minute debate and will not be allowed notes or props. The outcome of the debate could have significant implications for the election campaign moving forward.
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