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Trump and Harris Clash in Heated Presidential Debate

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in a fiery presidential debate on Tuesday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, moderated by ABC News.

The 105-minute event marked their first and potentially only debate, with both candidates clashing over critical issues, including abortion rights, immigration, and the economy, as they vied for support in a closely contested race.

Harris strategically sought to provoke Trump, repeatedly criticizing his past actions and focusing on middle-class concerns, contrasting her stance with Trump’s defense of billionaires. Trump, visibly agitated by Harris’ jabs, often deflected to conspiracy theories and false claims, such as his repeated assertions that the 2020 election was stolen and his controversial statements about immigration.

Abortion emerged as a major flashpoint, with Harris condemning Trump’s role in overturning Roe v. Wade and emphasizing the real-world impact on women. Trump defended his record, arguing for states’ rights but falsely accusing Democrats of supporting infanticide.

The candidates also sparred over immigration, with Harris attacking Trump’s failure on bipartisan reforms, while Trump diverted the conversation to debunked narratives.

The debate also highlighted contrasting leadership styles, with Harris emphasizing policy differences and Trump frequently resorting to personal attacks. Harris criticized Trump’s alliances with authoritarian leaders, while Trump argued he would have prevented conflicts like those in Gaza and Ukraine.

Polls before the debate showed Harris and Trump nearly tied, with Harris at 49% and Trump at 48%, reflecting the high stakes of the event.

As the debate concluded, it underscored the deep divisions between the two candidates, with Harris framing Trump as unfit for office and Trump painting a bleak picture of America under Democratic leadership.

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