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Anyone who's responsible for that many deaths should not remain president: Biden
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden opened the final general election debate on Friday by arguing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States should guarantee he is voted out of office in November.
"I would make sure that we set up national standards as to how to open up schools and open up businesses so they can be safe and give them the wherewithal, the financial resources to be able to do that," Biden said.
06:53 (IST)
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No interruption from Trump during Biden's opening statement
Former Vice President Joseph R Biden Jr opened by saying the president’s handling of the coronavirus disqualified him from serving a second term. Trump did not interrupt him during his two-minute opening statement, as his microphone was muted.
"220,000 Americans dead," Biden said. "Anybody who is responsible for that many deaths should not remain president of United States of America."
We are about to go through a dark winter, he added, "and he has no clear plan and there’s no prospect that there’s going to be a vaccine available for the majority of the American people before the middle of next year."
06:49 (IST)
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Trump pressed on vaccine distribution
"I think it will be by the end of the year. I think it has a good chance. There are two companies within a matter of weeks and I think it will be distributed very quickly," Trump said.
06:40 (IST)
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'We have a vaccine that's ready,' claims Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump began the final debate on Friday morning answering questions on the handling of coronavirus infection in America. He claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine was ready to be rolled out.
06:24 (IST)
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90-min debate to be moderated by NBC News scribe
Trump will face his rival at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee and the candidates are expected to attract millions of viewership during their 90-minute verbal encounter.
The presidential debate is being moderated by Kristen Welker, an NBC News White House correspondent.
06:20 (IST)
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Final debate in Nashville with small audience, mute buttons
While millions of people will be watching on television, only around 200 will be allowed inside the massive college arena in Nashville where President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, meet Thursday night for the final presidential debate of the 2020 election.
One of them will control a mute button.
A representative of the Commission on Presidential Debates — not the moderator — will ensure each candidate has two full minutes uninterrupted to deliver opening answers on six major topics, according to debate commission chair Frank Fahrenkopf.
06:10 (IST)
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Trump, Biden to meet in final face-off
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are poised to face off Friday morning in their second and final debate of the 2020 campaign, sharing a stage in Nashville.
The topics to be covered are COVID-19, American families, race in America, climate change, national security and leadership.
US Presidential Debate 2020 LATEST Updates: US president Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will have their third and final round of debate on Friday (23 October), ahead of the upcoming 3 November election.
US Presidential Debate 2020 date and timing
The debate between Trump and Biden will begin at 6.30 am IST and run for 90 minutes.
Those interested in watching the debate can check the live streaming on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
All about the debate
Trump will face his rival at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee and the candidates are expected to attract millions of viewership during their 90-minute verbal encounter.
The presidential debate is being moderated by Kristen Welker, an NBC News White House correspondent.
The first debate, held three weeks ago, devolved into rancour due to constant interruptions by Trump.
The Commission on Presidential Debates subsequently tweaked the format so that candidates' microphones are turned off while their opponent is speaking for the opening two minutes during each of the six-issue segments.
Earlier, Trump had refused to participate in the second event on 15 October after it was announced that the debate would be held virtually in light of his positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
The Los Angeles Times reported that the six topics being covered in the event include the fight against COVID-19, American families, race in America, climate change, national security and leadership.
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