Trump campaign releases two ads targeting Joe Biden ahead of presidential debate - Watch

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Former United States president Donald Trump's campaign released two 30-second ads on Thursday (Jun 27), just a few hours ahead of the debate with President Joe Biden. 

This is the first of the two televised face-offs ahead of the presidential election in November. Voters' eyes will be on both politicians with experts saying that the debates could prove critical in their tight rematch race. 

The first ad is labelled as "Who's Laughing Now". It contains images of various gaffes of Biden, including stumbling on the stairs of Air Force One, falling over while clipped into his bike and appearing lost on stage. 

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"Do you think the guy who was defeated by the stairs … got taken down by his bike … lost a fight with his jacket … and regularly gets lost … makes it four more years in the White House?" a narrator can be heard saying. 

The narrator further says "And you know who's waiting behind him, right?" when an image of Vice President Harris appears on the screen. "Vote Joe Biden today, and Kamala Harris tomorrow," it adds. 

The second ad is titled "Promises". It consists of headlines about inflation, the situation at the southern border and withdrawal from Afghanistan. It asks voters whether or not they are better off financially since Biden took office. It also contains questions if the country is more secure. 

The narrator says, "After four years of failure under Joe Biden, it's time to make America prosperous and strong again." 

Watch both ads here: 

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Biden-Trump debate 

In Thursday's 90-minute debate, candidates will appear at a uniform podium, be given a pen, paper and bottle of water and cannot use props or notes, CNN said. 

"Microphones will be muted throughout the debate except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak" and moderators "will use all tools at their disposal to enforce timing and ensure a civilized discussion," CNN said. 

(With inputs from agencies)