September 11th 2024.
The Trump versus Harris debate last night was definitely one for the books. It was quite a spectacle with President Trump spewing his usual ramblings about Vladimir Putin and making false claims about immigrants in the US eating pets. His behavior was consistent with his interruptions and attempts to throw off his opponent, Kamala Harris.
For almost two hours, the two candidates went head to head on various issues such as abortion access, the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and immigration. With the US presidential election just eight weeks away and early voting starting in some states, both candidates are working hard to sway the nation in their favor.
So, who came out on top? What are the main takeaways from the debate? Well, it seems that Harris may have won without even having to say much. Her opponent's infamous line about immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio was met with disbelief and laughter from Harris, solidifying her control of the debate from the very beginning. It was a masterclass in "Triggering Trump" as she skillfully got under his skin and provoked him into delivering false retorts.
Trump's frustration was evident as he was continuously goaded by Harris, even being mocked for people leaving his campaign rallies early due to "exhaustion and boredom." He tried to defend himself by boasting about the size of his rallies, but then made a false claim about immigrants eating pets in Springfield, which was amplified by his own vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance. It was clear to even Republicans that Trump had a bad night.
The online prediction market also showed a decline in Trump's likelihood of victory during the debate, while Harris' odds improved. British political advisor Pablo O'Hara, who is working with the Democrats, even went as far as to say that September 10, 2024, will go down in history as the night Kamala Harris won the Presidential election. He praised her for eviscerating Trump and securing the valuable endorsement of Taylor Swift, making her victory almost certain.
As for the key takeaways from the debate, it was clear that Trump and Harris have fundamentally different views on America's role in the world. This was evident in their heated discussion about Russia's war in Ukraine, where Trump refused to say he wanted Ukraine to win and Harris accused him of wanting their quick and unconditional surrender.
They also exchanged barbs over the Israel-Gaza conflict, but neither offered specific plans on how to end it. Immigration was also a major topic, along with foreign policy and healthcare, although the details on their policies were lacking.
Many are now wondering when the next presidential debate will be. Harris has already expressed her desire for another round with Trump in the coming weeks before the November election. Her team even requested another debate before the first one took place. So, if Trump agrees, there may be a second debate in addition to the one scheduled for October 1 between the vice-presidential nominees.
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