Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a lively debate on Tuesday night in Philadelphia, covering topics such as Roe v. Wade, Israel-Palestine relations, Haitian migrants, Putin’s relationship with the US, border control, national security, and economic plans.
Trump expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s ruling to send Roe v. Wade back to the states, while Harris emphasized her commitment to signing a bill into law that would protect women’s reproductive rights should she become president. Trump also questioned Harris’ ability to maintain Israel’s existence if she were to become president, to which Harris responded with her belief in charting a course for a two-state solution ensuring security for both the Israeli and Palestinian people.
Regarding the situation at the southern border, Trump criticized Harris for not taking action to stop the influx of Haitian migrants entering the country. He suggested that she should visit Washington, DC during the debate to address the issue more effectively. In response, Harris highlighted the negative opinions held by Trump’s former National Security Advisor and Secretary of Defense about his fitness for office and competency in dealing with issues such as Afghanistan and the Taliban.
When discussing economic plans, Trump boasted about his time at the Wharton School of Finance and claimed that he had a brilliant plan to boost the US economy. He criticized Harris for not having her own plan and accused her of merely copying Biden’s plan, which he described as vague and inadequate.
Overall, the debate featured a range of contentious exchanges between Trump and Harris, touching upon some of the most pressing issues facing the United States today.
