Live Coverage of the First Televised Debate Between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

The first televised debate between Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, and Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, took place. The broadcast of the debate is expected to set a historical record. The debate, held on Monday, is anticipated to be the most-watched political debate in the world, according to CNN, and took place at Hofstra University in New York. This 90-minute debate is the first of three debates that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will hold. Recent polls indicate that the gap between 68-year-old Hillary Clinton and 70-year-old Donald Trump has narrowed. The latest Reuters and I-PACE polls show that Hillary Clinton leads with 41% compared to Donald Trump's 37%. NPR reports that recent polls indicate Donald Trump has managed to reduce his deficit against Hillary Clinton in recent weeks, while Clinton's support has not increased. Family members of both candidates were present at the debate venue. In response to Hillary Clinton's qualifications for the presidency, Donald Trump stated that she is experienced, but her experiences have been negative. Clinton concluded her remarks by addressing viewers, stating that the presidential election is not about her and Trump, but about the American people and their families and the future of their children, urging them to vote on election day. Trump claimed that Hillary Clinton is unfit for the presidency, while Clinton countered by saying that Trump has compared women to pigs and dogs. During the debate, Clinton remarked that Iran was on the verge of acquiring nuclear weapons, but through international coalitions and economic sanctions, they were brought to the negotiating table, showcasing international cooperation to resolve a crisis. Trump criticized the Iran nuclear deal as one of the foreign policy disasters of Hillary Clinton, claiming it has turned Iran into a regional power. Clinton responded to Trump's criticism regarding her and Obama's role in the rise of ISIS, stating that Trump had supported both the Iraq invasion and the attack on Libya that led to the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi after his business dealings with him. Trump denied supporting the Iraq invasion. The moderator posed a question regarding how to combat 'terrorist attacks' within the U.S. Clinton stated that one way to combat domestic terrorism is to collaborate with American Muslims who are on the front lines. Clinton also responded to Trump's criticism about her limited campaign travel, saying that he seems to criticize her for being prepared for the debate, affirming her readiness to become president as a positive trait.