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Debate camp, role play and rival advice: Trump and Harris prepare for showdown

30 min

What can Harris and Trump do before their debate to increase their chances of coming out on top? Will this debate be as election-defining as the last? Jonathan Freedland speaks to the former campaign adviser to Al Gore, Paul Begala

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet face to face on the debate stage next Tuesday. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Paul Begala – who helped Al Gore to prepare for his 2000 debate against George W Bush – about what the 2024 candidates will be doing to prepare. What can they do to increase their chances of coming out on top, and will this debate be as election-defining as the last?