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Sept. 11, 2024, 6:36 a.m.
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Highlights From the First Debate Between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

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The first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took place on Tuesday night, and it was a contentious and memorable event. Below are some of the key moments:

1. Harris Provokes Trump Throughout the Debate

Kamala Harris' strategy was clear from the start: rattle Trump. She called him "weak" and claimed that world leaders were laughing at him, referencing his electoral loss in 2020. These jabs caused Trump to become defensive and combative, often leading him off-topic.

2. Trump Amplifies Conspiracy Theories

Trump repeatedly turned to conspiracy theories, including false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio. Despite challenges from moderator David Muir, Trump stood by these claims, deflecting from the issues raised during the debate.

3. Abortion Takes Center Stage

The debate over abortion was one of the more intense moments. Trump defended his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, while Harris highlighted the impact on women who are now denied care for miscarriages due to abortion bans. She criticized Trump for misrepresenting the facts about late-term abortions, which are illegal across the country.

4. Rally Size Becomes a Heated Topic

Harris successfully sidetracked Trump by questioning the size of his rallies, which resulted in Trump passionately defending his event attendance numbers rather than engaging in policy discussions. This was one of many instances where Harris seemed to effectively throw Trump off his game.

5. Economic Plans and Personal Attacks

Harris portrayed Trump as self-serving, claiming that his economic policies benefit the wealthy while neglecting ordinary Americans. In contrast, she outlined her own plans to cut taxes for the middle class and small businesses. Trump’s focus on defending himself from Harris' attacks often left him appearing out of touch with key issues.

6. Foreign Policy and Weak Leadership

On foreign policy, Trump boasted that wars in Ukraine and Gaza wouldn’t have occurred if he were still president, but provided little detail on how he would resolve them. Harris argued that autocratic leaders are rooting for Trump to return, citing his past admiration for dictators like Vladimir Putin.

Both candidates exchanged sharp criticisms, but Harris’ controlled performance contrasted with Trump’s frequently disjointed and conspiratorial responses.



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