The first and possibly only debate between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump ended on Tuesday. This debate can have a big impact on the results of the presidential election to be held on November 5. Many surveys have shown that there is a close contest between Trump and Biden. In such a situation, this debate can prove to be decisive. During this debate, Kamala Harris and Trump discussed many issues. Both the candidates prominently put forward their views on the issues that are at the top of the minds of the voters. After this, Harris’s election campaign has now challenged Trump for a second debate.
Who dominated whom
While Democrats say that Harris has outperformed Trump in his previous debate with Biden, Trump has said that this has been his best debate so far. Both parties have given many arguments on different issues to woo voters.
The debate started by shaking hands
One question before the debate was how Harris and Trump, who have never met, would greet each other. Harris helped settle the issue. She walked up to Trump at his podium, extended her hand and introduced herself as “Kamala Harris.” The debate quickly got into pace mode after that. Harris described herself as a visionary candidate. She said Trump would resort to the old strategy of lying in the debate.
On the economy
In the opening minutes of the debate, Trump and Harris sparred over the economy. Harris detailed the economic policies she has introduced in recent weeks, including more credit for small start-ups. Trump said he would protect the US economy from foreign competition. After Harris’s opening remarks, Trump said, “She has no plan.”
Differences on abortion
The two candidates also had a heated debate about abortion, an issue on which many polls show Harris has the upper hand. Trump defended the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision that ended constitutional protections for abortion. The Democrat has long supported the constitutional right to abortion. “I did a great job doing that. It took courage to do that,” Trump said. Trump also argued that some states allow abortions of babies after birth. Harris expressed outrage at Trump’s claim. “Is that what people wanted?” Harris asked. “People are being denied care in emergency rooms because health care providers are afraid of going to jail?”
On opponents
In a heated exchange, Trump and Harris accused each other of conspiring to arm the Justice Department to hunt down their enemies. Harris said Trump has promised to prosecute his enemies if he wins a second term. “Imagine this is someone who has openly said he would abolish the Constitution,” Harris said.
On Israel
During the debate, the issue of war between Israel and Gaza was also discussed. During this, Trump said that if Kamala Harris hates Israel and if she wins, Israel will be destroyed. Kamala Harris said that Trump’s claim is wrong and she supports the 2-state solution.