September 11th 2024.
On a crisp Tuesday evening in Philadelphia, history was made as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the stage for their first presidential debate ahead of the 2024 election. The Democratic nominee and Republican nominee met at the National Constitution Center in Pennsylvania, with just under two months left until the November election.
As the two candidates shook hands and took their places at their respective lecterns, the tension in the air was palpable. Almost immediately, they began trading barbs and taking shots at each other. Harris accused Trump of being linked to the "dangerous" conservative Project 2025, to which he staunchly denied any involvement. She also criticized his handling of the country's economy, claiming that the Biden administration had to "clean up Donald Trump's mess" and that he left the country with "the worst unemployment since the Great Depression."
In response, Trump attacked Harris, claiming she had no policy and labeling her a Marxist. The stakes were high for this debate, as it was the only one the two candidates had agreed to and could potentially sway voters in the neck-and-neck race.
The debate, moderated by World News Tonight anchor David Muir and ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis, was held in front of no live audience. In order to maintain order, ABC News had decided to mute the microphone of the opponent while one candidate was speaking.
Hours before the debate began, bookmakers were already placing bets on who would come out on top. Harris was the clear favorite, with odds of 1/3 in her favor. As the debate approached, both candidates took to social media to make their final appeals. Harris posted a graphic comparing herself to Trump, highlighting her plans to grow the middle class while accusing him of seeking unchecked power. Meanwhile, Trump shared memes of himself surrounded by cats and ducks, alluding to false rumors about Haitian immigrants.
The debate lasted 90 minutes and was closely watched by voters in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. As the night came to a close, it was clear that this debate would go down in history as a pivotal moment in the 2024 election. For the latest updates and news, be sure to follow The Agency on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for daily push alerts to have our articles sent straight to your device.
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