evidence: By — Steve Peoples, Associated Press Steve Peoples, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-and-trump-will-face-each-other-at-next-weeks-debate-they-are-preparing-much-differently Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Biden and Trump will face each other at next week’s debate. They are preparing much differently Politics Jun 21, 2024 1:29 PM EDT NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden begins an intense period of private preparations Friday at Camp David for what may be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. The 81-year-old Democrat’s team is aware he cannot afford an underwhelming performance when he faces Republican rival Donald Trump for 90 minutes on live television June 27. Biden’s team expects aggressive attacks on his physical and mental strength, his record on the economy and immigration and even his family. READ MORE: RFK Jr. fails to qualify for CNN’s debate, setting up showdown between Biden and Trump Trump, 78 and ever confident, will stay on the campaign trail before going to his Florida estate next week for two days of private meetings as part of an informal prep process.