Trump and Biden do battle in first US presidential debate

Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off in the first 2024 US presidential debate this week, a crucial event in a tight race. The 90-minute clash offers Trump a chance to highlight concerns about Biden’s age, while Biden can emphasize Trump’s legal troubles. Key issues include inflation, border security, and abortion. Both campaigns are preparing intensively, with Biden at Camp David and Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The debate’s format includes new rules to maintain decorum. AFP