The debate, starting at 9pm Eastern Time in Cleveland (2pm NZT), is the first of three between Trump and Biden.
US President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are due to shortly meet in their first debate in a presidential election year marked by extraordinary turmoil.
With the election 35 days away and early votes already being cast in some states, Biden has kept a lead over the Republican president in most national polls.
While debates have not significantly shaken up the election in recent years, Wednesday afternoon’s (NZT) highly anticipated match-up will offer the clearest contrast yet between the two men.
The debate, starting at 9pm Eastern Time in Cleveland (2pm NZT), is the first of three between Trump and Biden.
