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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Clash in Contentious Presidential Debate

The debate was marked by accusations of bias, conspiracy theories, and sharp exchanges on key issues like immigration and abortion.

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People watch the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at the Gipsy Las Vegas in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
This combination of pictures created on September 10, 2024 showsUS Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris smiles during a presidential debate with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift performs on stage as part of her Eras Tour in Lisbon on May 24, 2024..
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Overview

  • Kamala Harris faced criticism for providing vague answers during the debate, with some accusing ABC moderators of bias in her favor.
  • Donald Trump has responded to his perceived poor performance by spreading conspiracy theories, including false claims that Harris had advance knowledge of the questions.
  • Trump's claims about Haitian immigrants in Ohio eating pets were debunked by local officials during the debate, but he continued to assert them.
  • Tim Walz, Harris's vice-presidential running mate, rallied supporters in Wisconsin, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout and criticizing Trump's policies.
  • The debate and subsequent campaign events highlight the deep divisions and high stakes as both candidates vie for the presidency in a closely contested race.