Early in their debate on Thursday night, Democratic President Joe Biden and his Republican opponent Donald Trump traded barbs about abortion and their approaches to the economy, providing voters with a unique opportunity to view the two oldest presidential contenders in history side by side.

Biden vs Trump US Presidential Debate: Trump calls Biden the "WORST" President of all time

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump will debate for ninety minutes using movable microphones. This sets the stage for their first face-to-face meeting before November's election. The Biden and Trump teams agreed on the parameters for the June 27 debate, which will feature two hosts and no studio audience.

First Biden vs Trump election debate on 27th June: What are the rules both have agreed to?

President Donald Trump was evasive when asked whether he took a coronavirus test on the day of the first debate. Trump's comments came in the opening moments of Thursday night's town hall-style meeting on NBC. His Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, was appearing at a similar event at the same time on another network. Watch report.

Trump vs Biden at competing town halls: Trump evasive on testing for COVID-19 before debate