Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump, the oldest candidates to seek the U.S. presidency, will face off in a highly anticipated debate. The 90-minute debate will air at 9 p.m. ET on CNN, drawing a massive audience. Trump faces criminal cases and Biden is under pressure to deliver a strong performance. Both candidates are unpopular, and many voters remain undecided or may sit out the election.
Key Points
Trump faces criminal cases and pushes false claims of fraud
Biden pressured to show mental acuity and deliver strong performance
High stakes debate in a deeply divided political climate
Pros
Rare side-by-side look at oldest U.S. presidential candidates
Opportunity for breakout moments in a deadlocked race
High viewership expected
Cons
Polarization and anxiety among voters
Trump facing criminal cases and pushing false claims