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The outcome of the first and possibly only debate between US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remains uncertain, as opinions are divided.
The debate, held Tuesday in Philadelphia and hosted by ABC, provided a rare opportunity for voters to see the candidates go head-to-head on key issues such as the economy, abortion, climate change, and foreign policy, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. Thanks to muted microphones, the event proceeded with fewer interruptions than past debates, allowing for more structured exchanges.
Harris opened by emphasizing the economy, while Trump frequently shifted the conversation to immigration and conspiracy theories. A particularly heated moment came when Harris criticized Republican abortion policies, stating that women were “bleeding out” in parking lots, while Trump dodged questions about a national abortion ban.
Both candidates made several false or misleading claims, notably on job growth and immigration, with Trump making an unsubstantiated claim about Haitian immigrants. Despite this, each candidate claimed victory afterward. Harris, confident in her performance, called for unity and encouraged her supporters, acknowledging the campaign’s challenges ahead.
Trump, on the other hand, dismissed Harris’s performance, calling her weak on foreign policy and immigration, and rejected calls for a second debate, declaring, “All I do is tell the truth.”
This debate could prove to be the only opportunity for both candidates to outline their competing visions for America before the November election, leaving voters with a stark choice.
