Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met face-to-face for the first time Tuesday night for what may be their only debate before November’s presidential election, a high-pressure opportunity to present their starkly different visions for the country after a tumultuous summer of campaigning.

The showdown offers Americans a close-up look at a campaign that has changed dramatically since the last debate in June. President Joe Biden dropped out of the race after his disastrous performance, Trump survived an assassination attempt and both sides chose their running mates.

Here is a preview of the debate through photos:

Republican presidential candidate, former US President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate, US Vice President Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential campaign — Republican presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential campaign at the National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After securing the Democratic Party nomination following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race, Harris faced Trump in what could be the only debate of the 2024 White House race. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attend a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate. — US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

ABC News to Host Presidential Debate Between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia — Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris debates Republican presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time during the presidential campaign at the National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

USA-VOTE-POLITICS-DEBATE-HARRIS-TRUMP — Reporters and members of the media watch from the discussion room as U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump participate in a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. (Photo by MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty Images)

Americans watch first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump during a debate viewing party at The Abbey on September 10, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The Democratic National Committee displays a sign in support of Kamala Harris during the presidential debate outside the National Constitution Center — The Democratic National Committee displays a sign in support of Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential debate outside the National Constitutional Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for DNC)

USA-VOTE-POLITICS-HARRIS-TRUMP-DEBATE — A supporter of former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sits outside the National Constitution Center ahead of the presidential debate between U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Trump in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. (Photo by ANDREW THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Originally published: September 10, 2024 at 6:37 p.m.