In a heated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the candidates sparred for more than 90 minutes, with Trump painting Harris as a far-left candidate who would pursue open-border policies and Harris calling Trump a disgrace. Harris delivered more coherent responses compared to Trump’s rambling rhetoric, leaving him rattled, according to some observers. In the debate, Trump distorted Harris’s record, accusing her of planning to confiscate guns, defund the police, and support government-funded healthcare. Harris, on the other hand, sharpened her attacks on Trump, labeling him a disgrace and calling out his lack of leadership.
When discussing the war in Gaza, both candidates reiterated their usual rhetoric, with Harris supporting a ceasefire and Israel’s right to defend itself, while Trump accused Harris of bias against Israel. On the topic of Ukraine, Harris stressed the importance of supporting Ukrainian forces, while Trump advocated for negotiating a deal to end the conflict. Harris criticized Trump’s reluctance to fully support Ukraine, suggesting that Putin would have invaded Kyiv if Trump were still in office.
The debate highlighted the stark differences between the candidates on key foreign policy issues and domestic policies, with both using familiar talking points to appeal to their respective bases. It remains to be seen how the debate performance will impact the race as the candidates continue to campaign for the presidency.
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