Presidential debate live: Trump and Biden to face off for first time
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The first presidential debate is less than 30 minutes away, and Trump is en route to the debate venue in Cleveland, Ohio.
Trump motorcade leaves Cleveland hotel for the debate. pic.twitter.com/ApoO4cMb6I
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In recent weeks, Trump and his allies have tweeted out videos of Biden’s verbal missteps to argue the former vice president does not have what it takes to be commander-in-chief.
But the Trump team has been modifying that attack strategy in recent weeks, painting Biden as an experienced debater in an attempt to raise expectations for the Democratic nominee’s performance tonight.
I suspect @JoeBiden could do well tonight. Don’t be fooled by his gaffes. He is a seasoned and feisty debater.
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