Trump might lose his temper or lash out at Biden in an unpredictable way. A volcanic outburst would remind millions why they voted to remove him four years ago, and shouldn’t be trusted with the nuclear codes.

Why the debate might not matter as much as you think

The earliest previous presidential debate took place in mid-September.

It’s unknown whether this year’s first debate will have the same outsized impact on public opinion, because it is taking place so early in the political season.

The political party conventions will take place in July and August, giving both sides a chance to reset their pitches to voters.

Unless there is some kind of dramatic defining event, the debate might fade in voters’ minds by November.

Will there be any more debates?

A second debate is scheduled to be hosted by ABC on Sept. 10. Trump has demanded more face-to-face jousts but Biden hasn’t agreed.

There is expected to be a debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and whomever Trump picks as his running mate, but the campaigns have not yet agreed on dates or details.

What about RFK Jr.?

The vaccine-skeptical independent candidate didn’t win enough support in polls to qualify and has not qualified for the ballot in states comprising a majority of Electoral College votes.

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