The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took place yesterday, with both candidates presenting their policies and visions for the country.
Harris adopted a strategy of baiting Trump, calling him “weak” and “wrong,” while Trump repeatedly returned to conspiracy theories and false claims.
Key highlights from the debate include:
- Clashes over abortion, with Harris attacking Trump for his role in overturning Roe v. Wade.
- Trump’s defense of his actions on immigration, despite false claims about migrants and Democrats.
- Harris’ critique of Trump’s failure to pass a bipartisan immigration bill.
- Trump’s claims of rising crime rates, contradicted by FBI data.
- Neither candidate providing clear solutions for ending the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
The debate showcased the sharp contrasts between their leadership styles and visions for the country, with Harris successfully baiting Trump into defensive and erratic responses.
Polling impact remains to be seen, but the debate highlighted critical issues like abortion, economic inequality, and immigration.
