Presidential debate live: Trump and Biden to face off for first time

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1.29am BST

In recent weeks, Trump and his allies have tweeted out videos of Biden’s verbal missteps to argue the former vice president does not have what it takes to be commander-in-chief.

But the Trump team has been modifying that attack strategy in recent weeks, painting Biden as an experienced debater in an attempt to raise expectations for the Democratic nominee’s performance tonight.

I suspect @JoeBiden could do well tonight. Don't be fooled by his gaffes. He is a seasoned and feisty debater.

1.19am BST

Another topic sure to be brought up tonight: Trump’s tax returns, some of which were obtained by the New York Times.

The Times reported Sunday that Trump paid only $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, the year he won the presidency.

Biden's 2019 tax returns show taxable income of $944,737 and tax payments of $346,204. (https://t.co/lioOTzZriN)

The Harris/Emhoff returns show a taxable income of $3,018,127 and payments of $754,809. (https://t.co/8ewhH4eocA)

(That's more than $750). pic.twitter.com/fP1cBike9p

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