Trump v Harris debate: What were the key points?
Ex-president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took part in a heated discussion as the US election on November 5 approached.
The pressure was intense for both candidates as they approached the debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Here are some important points to remember from the discussion:
Donald Trump maintained that he was not involved with Project 2025, following comments from Kamala Harris, who claimed he would bring forth its "hazardous" policies.
A collection of traditional proposals has been put together by several of Mr. Trump's top policy advisors. However, the former president has stated that this policy document is not a component of his campaign.
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The two candidates had a heated discussion about abortion. Mr. Trump claimed that certain state laws had led to the "execution" of babies, while Ms. Harris responded by calling his stance "offensive to women." At this point, the moderators intervened to verify Mr. Trump's statements.
Feeling uninterested at Trump rallies
Ms. Harris encouraged voters to attend a Trump rally, claiming they would witness attendees leaving prematurely because of "weariness and disinterest." In response, a clearly irritated former president remarked that "nobody shows up to her rallies."
Individuals consuming cats and dogs
Moderators had to intervene once more when Mr. Trump reiterated his assertions that immigrants in Springfield were consuming pets like cats and dogs. Local officials, however, have stated that they have not received any reports to support these claims.
Discussing the assassination attempt against him, Mr. Trump mentioned that he likely faced a serious threat, suggesting he "probably took a bullet to the head" as a result of Democrats using him as a political tool.
Ms. Harris warned Mr. Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin would "take advantage of you" after he claimed he would end the conflict in Ukraine if he were to win the election.
During an unexpected stop in the spin room to address his performance following the debate, Mr. Trump did not promise to participate in another debate. In contrast, the Democrats suggested that Ms. Harris would be open to the idea.
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Mr. Trump shared with reporters in the spin room that he believes it was his "strongest debate yet," suggesting that it portrayed Harris as "vulnerable."
Shortly after the debate concluded, Taylor Swift took to Instagram to express her support for Kamala Harris, sharing the post with her 284 million followers. She humorously signed off as "childless cat lady," a nod to remarks made by JD Vance, Mr. Trump's running mate, about Democratic leaders during a 2021 interview with Fox News.
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A recent CNN survey indicated an increase in favorability ratings for Ms. Harris, while a television analyst remarked that Mr. Trump's performance was "just as poor as Biden's."
NBC, a network affiliated with Sky News, has covered the reactions to Ms. Harris's performance. Some supporters from the Republican side commented on how she managed to provoke Trump, suggesting that she effectively got to him emotionally. Another observation noted that she allowed him to come across as "old, angry, and disorganized" in his speech.
In the meantime, two members of Ms. Harris's campaign shared that they were taken aback by Taylor Swift's endorsement, seeing it as a significant win that highlighted her talent for garnering support.
