First presidential debate takes place in Cleveland (15 images)

President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden, appeared in their first debate of the campaign at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland on Tuesday. The presidential election is November 3.

President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden (R), with Chris Wallace moderating, face off in the first of three scheduled 90-minute presidential debates in Cleveland on Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Biden often turned to the cameras and spoke directly to at-home viewers. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Fox News anchor Chris Wallace moderated the debate, which was a challenge as Trump repeatedly spoke out of turn, violating the rules. Pool Photo by Oliver Doulier/UPI

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When asked, Trump declined to condemn White supremacists. Pool Photo by Oliver Doulier/UPI

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