First Presidential Debate, Cleveland, Ohio


A collection of photos made outside of the Samson Pavilion, the location of the first presidential debate in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29, 2020.

Cleveland, just like the RNC 2016, acted impressively as a well-oiled machine, which kept everything organized, safe, and secure.

A collection of photos made outside of the Samson Pavilion, the location of the first presidential debate in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29, 2020. Cleveland, just like the RNC 2016, acted impressively as a well-oiled machine, which kept everything organized, safe, and secure.
Author: Matt Shiffler
Air Force One flies over the Health Education Campus in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Shane Gierke, of Streetsboro, stands outside the Samson Pavilion, ahead of the first presidential debate. Gierke said "I'm here to support President Trump."
Author: Matt Shiffler
Darius Mitchell swings an American flag through the air ahead of the first presidential debate on September 29, 2020. Soon after, Cleveland Police asked him to move from the area due to carrying the pole, which was on the list of prohibited items.
Author: Matt Shiffler
Author: Matt Shiffler
Copyright: 2020 MATT SHIFFLER
Author: Matt Shiffler
Copyright: 2020 MATT SHIFFLER
Photographed through a window, President Trump stands at the podium during the first presidential debate in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29, 2020.
A helicopter flies overhead of the Samson Pavilion, the location of the first presidential debate.
Author: Matt Shiffler
Copyright: 2020 MATT SHIFFLER