ABC’s Harris-Trump Debate To Take Place In Philly

ABC News reports:

The presidential debate set to be held by ABC News will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the network announced on Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump had previously committed to attending.

The Sept. 10 debate will be moderated by “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis. It will be produced in conjunction with ABC station WPVI-TV/6abc, and will air live at 9 p.m. ET on the network.

The National Constitution Center, which hosts exhibits and events about the U.S. Constitution and about civic engagement, is right by Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed.

Read the full article. ABC has not said whether microphones will be muted as was done by CNN during the Biden-Trump debate. The auditorium at the National Constitution Center seats 209.

The first debate between Vice Pres. Kamala Harris and former Pres. Donald Trump will be held by ABC News at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 10. https://t.co/scuI4bTF13 pic.twitter.com/mNJ9FLWcx0

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