Biden and Trump prepare for debate amid age scrutiny
Summary: Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican predecessor Donald Trump face off in a highly anticipated debate, the first between a sitting and former president. A record 84 million viewers watched Trump's 2016 debate. Both candidates, aged 78 and 81, are under scrutiny for fitness and age-related concerns. National polls show a dead heat. The debate airs four months before the election, amid deep political polarization and voter anxiety.
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