Trump and Harris Set for First Debate Amid Tight Race

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris will debate for the first time on Sept. 10 on ABC. Trump wants additional debates, while Harris has ruled out a Sept. 4 Fox debate. Polls show a close race, with Harris recently gaining a lead over Trump.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris will face off in their first debate on Sept. 10, hosted by ABC. This will mark the first direct confrontation between the two candidates in a race that polls indicate is neck-and-neck.

In a recent Palm Beach news conference, Trump expressed his desire for additional debates on Sept. 4 and Sept. 25, to air on Fox and NBC. Harris, however, confirmed on social media that she is looking forward to the Sept. 10 debate and dismissed the possibility of a Sept. 4 debate on Fox.

Polls published by Ipsos show that Harris has gained a lead over Trump, with 42% to Trump's 37%. As the race intensifies, both campaigns are recalibrating strategies, with Harris energizing Democratic voters and Trump maintaining his combative stance.