Harris, Trump square off in presidential debate – NBC New York

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off tonight in Philadelphia for their first debate as presidential candidates.
The rules for the debate are essentially the same as they were for the June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, with mics muted when it is not a candidate’s turn.
While it’s the second debate of the general election, it’s the first between the two candidates — and the first time Harris and Trump will meet in person.
Voters will officially head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5, for Election Day, though early voting starts significantly earlier in many states, including battleground Pennsylvania.
NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt and TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie will anchor a pre-debate primetime special starting at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by a live presentation of the ABC News-hosted debate at 9 p.m. ET.

Follow along below for live updates, and watch live on NBC or in the player above at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.