U.S. Presidential Election First TV Debate Concerned About Tax Payment Suspicions September 30, 4:09

The first direct confrontation between President Trump, who is aiming to be re-elected in the US presidential election in the fall, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who is aiming to regain power, will soon begin.

There is also interest in the personnel affairs of the Federal Supreme Court, which has a major impact on American society, including the new coronavirus, as well as the offense and defense over new suspicions regarding President Trump's tax payment.

The first television debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden for the US presidential election in November will take place in Midwest Ohio on the morning of the 30th of Japan time and will be broadcast nationwide.



In the past, the remarks and behavior of the debate and the appearance of the debate had a great influence on the situation after that, so it is positioned as a big mountain at the end of the election campaign.



Prior to this, President Trump showed a bullish stance on the 28th, saying "I am very much looking forward to it," while Mr. Biden said, "President Trump will attack most individuals. I don't know that, "he said, showing confidence in his preparations.



At the debate, there was a fierce debate over President Trump's pre-election appointment of the Federal Supreme Court, which has a major impact on American society, as well as responding to the new corona virus and racial discrimination issues and economic measures. Is expected to be.



In addition, after being reportedly accused of not paying income tax to the country for 10 of the 15 years before President Trump took office, Mr. Biden is poised to step up his pursuit, and the public is also fighting over this issue. There is a lot of interest.

Why is the TV debate important?

The first television debate by candidates for the US presidential election was held 60 years ago in 1960, and has received a great deal of attention each time.



Candidates must appeal that they are "most suitable for the president" by discussing issues of interest to voters, avoiding criticism and refuting them.



Not only policies and ways of thinking, but also facial expressions, gestures, and speaking styles are evaluated, and skill to attract viewers is also required.



After the end, each media commented on which candidate won the debate, and it is said that the impact on voter psychology will be large, and how the approval rating will change in response to the debate Also attracts attention.



At the first debate between Republican Vice President John F. Kennedy and Democratic Senator Kennedy in 1960, Kennedy said he was youthful and perky, as he looked stiff and tired. It is said that he was accepted and grasped the flow of the election campaign and drew the victory.



In the 1992 presidential election, Republican President Bill Clinton was criticized for "not interested in voters" when he saw a watch while voters at the venue were asking questions. It is said that it made a good impression to walk up to the questioner and answer the question.



The first debate between Mr. Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton in the last presidential election was watched on television by 84 million people, the highest number ever.



At the third debate at that time, President Trump criticized Mr. Clinton as "a disgusting woman" and caused controversy.

We will inform you about this debate on the NHK website from 10 am on the 30th on General TV, BS1, Radio 1 and NHK.