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In their first official debate, US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed over the economy, trade wars, and abortion rights.
In their first official debate, US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed over the economy, trade wars, and abortion rights. Kamala Harris aggressively challenged Donald Trump, focusing on abortion restrictions, his suitability for office, and his legal troubles.
Both candidates aimed to make a significant impact in this closely contested election. Former prosecutor Kamala Harris, 59, repeatedly provoked visibly irate Donald Trump, 78, during their debate, leading him to respond with numerous inaccuracies.
At one point, Harris criticized Trump’s campaign rallies, suggesting that attendees frequently leave early due to “exhaustion and boredom.” Frustrated by the size of Kamala Harris’ crowds, Trump boasted about his own rallies being the largest in political history before making an unfounded claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
US Presidential Debate Key Takeaways:
1. Economy: In their first presidential debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed over economic issues. Harris, 59, criticized Trump’s plan to impose high tariffs on foreign goods, which she described as a “sales tax” on the middle class, and highlighted her tax benefits for families. She accused Trump of leaving behind “the worst unemployment since the Great Depression” during his presidency.
Trump, 78, countered by blaming the Biden administration for persistent inflation, although he exaggerated the extent of price increases. He quickly shifted focus to immigration, making unsubstantiated claims about immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border from “insane asylums” and argued that inflation has been detrimental to all socioeconomic classes.
2. Abortion: Kamala Harris targeted one of Donald Trump’s major vulnerabilities by accusing him of undermining national abortion rights. She attributed the overturning of Roe v. Wade to Trump’s appointments of three US Supreme Court justices, which led to “Trump abortion bans” in over 20 states.
Harris delivered a passionate response, highlighting the impact on women’s access to abortion and emergency care, and warned that Trump would impose a national abortion ban if elected.
3. Immigration: Kamala Harris predicted that Donald Trump would heavily focus on immigration during the debate, even if it wasn’t the main topic. Trump, on the other hand, claimed that the US is “a failing nation” due to illegal immigration, describing the country as being “lost” because of the influx of people crossing the border.
4. Israel-Hamas War: Kamala Harris called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Donald Trump responded by accusing Harris of being anti-Israel, claiming that under her presidency, Israel might not survive.
Harris countered, asserting that she has consistently supported Israel throughout her career and that Trump’s accusation was false.
5. Ukraine-Russia War: When asked if he wanted Ukraine to win the war against Russia, Donald Trump responded that he wants the conflict to end and lives to be saved, avoiding a direct stance on the issue.
Kamala Harris criticized Trump’s response, asserting that if he were president, Russian President Vladimir Putin would have already taken Kyiv and aimed at further European targets. She accused Trump of being willing to capitulate to Putin, suggesting his leadership would dangerously favor the dictator.
