An examination of Trump's previous debate performances.

The highly anticipated matchup between Trump and Harris will occur 51 days after Biden withdrew from the 2024 race and 75 days after his poor debate performance.

Trump is set to make a record seventh general election debate appearance tomorrow. What can we expect from his performance?

Trump, Harris debate on Sept. 10

The upcoming 90-minute, audience-free debate on Tuesday will mark the first time the current nominees will face off during the 2024 campaign season, even though it is the second debate of the season. The debate will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

While Harris is preparing for the debate in Pittsburgh, Trump has enlisted the help of former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to hone his skills. Gabbard, who endorsed Trump and had a memorable moment attacking Harris on the debate stage in 2020, is now assisting Trump in his preparation.

Trump is predicted to prioritize inflation and immigration in the 2024 election, while Harris will concentrate on abortion rights, which is tied with inflation at 14%, as the second-most significant issue. The Trump campaign is expected to use the strategy of linking Harris to Biden's weaker areas in the debate. The overturning of Roe v. Wade has proven to be one of Trump's greatest political weaknesses.

Trump, Biden debate on June 27

The 2024 debate between Biden and Trump was the first time a sitting president and a former president ever debated. It was also the most consequential in history as it led Biden to abandon his 2024 bid.

The president had difficulty presenting a clear defense during the debate and sometimes failed to complete his sentences. Biden concluded an argument about his border security record, and Trump joked, "I'm not sure what he meant at the end of that sentence. I think he's unsure himself."

The Atlanta debate between Trump and Biden, which focused on abortion, immigration, foreign policy, and inflation, drew 51.3 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. At the time, Real Clear Politics had Trump leading Biden by 1.5 points.

Trump, Biden debate on Oct. 22, 2020

In Nashville, Tennessee, less than two weeks before Election Day, Trump and Biden faced off in a subdued debate, with new rules silencing each candidate's microphone.

Biden and Trump engaged in a dispute over their personal finances, with Trump accusing Biden of earning money from foreign sources and being corrupt. A recent report from House Republicans claimed that Biden was involved in a conspiracy to exploit his position of power for financial gain.

Trump questioned Biden's accomplishments over his nearly 50-year public service career, stating that he decided to run for president due to the Obama administration's "poor job."

""Because of you, Joe, I ran," Trump stated."

The 2020 cycle's final debate drew in 63 million viewers, with Biden leading Trump by 7.9 points on the day of the debate.

Trump, Biden debate on Sept. 29, 2020

The debate between Trump and Biden was marked by Trump's constant interruptions, which led to an exasperated Biden declaring, "will you shut up, man?" The debate quickly descended into chaos as the two sparred over abortion rights and Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump persistently pushed Biden on whether he would "pack" the Supreme Court in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death. As the two men heatedly talked over each other about the pandemic, Trump declared, "I’ll tell you Joe, you could never have done the job that we did. You don't have it in your blood."

Trump did not hesitate to launch personal attacks on Biden, insulting his intelligence and stating, "You're not smart, Joe."

The Cleveland debate between Trump and Biden was the third most-watched Trump-Biden matchup, with 73.1 million viewers. On the day of the debate, Real Clear Politics had Biden leading Trump by 6.1 points.

Trump, Clinton debate on Oct. 19, 2016

In the final debate of the 2016 cycle, Clinton and Trump focused more on each other's personal weaknesses than on policy. When Clinton tried to link Trump to Russia, he countered by saying that Putin does not respect Clinton or Obama and that he did not know Putin. As they argued over Obamacare and Social Security, Trump referred to Clinton as a "nasty woman."

In the debate, Clinton frequently criticized Trump's character. Her strongest words were directed at his treatment of women. Trump strongly denied any accusations of inappropriate behavior towards women. "Nobody respects women more than I do," he stated.

Trump's refusal to accept the election results echoed his stance in 2020, as he maintained that the process was rigged and only agreed to "look at it at the time."

Trump, Clinton debate on Oct. 9, 2016

During the debate, Trump launched a scathing attack against Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, accusing him of being the most abusive man in political history towards women. When asked about his own behavior towards women, Trump deflected the question and did not provide an answer.

Trump, Clinton debate on Sept. 26, 2016

Nearly four decades ago, Trump's first presidential debate attracted a record 84 million viewers, surpassing the previous viewership of 70 million.

Trump launched a fierce attack on Clinton's economic proposals, accusing her of being a "typical politician" who only talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk. However, as the debate wore on, Clinton managed to put Trump on the defensive, particularly when she pressed him on his past comments on race and sex, causing him to declare that it was all just words and soundbites.

Trump's past debates were characterized by rapid-fire statements, personal attacks, and counterattacks, which was a strategy aimed at overwhelming his opponents. As the race tightens, Harris is expected to face more pressure as the newer and untested candidate.