The presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place on September 10, 2024, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Below are some key moments and topics discussed:
*Key Moments of the Debate*
- *Accusations of Marxism*: Donald Trump labeled Kamala Harris as a "Marxist" during the first segment of the debate.
- *Economy and Employment*: Kamala Harris stated that Trump left the worst unemployment rate in the United States during his term, while Trump claimed that the Joe Biden administration is leading the country to a "Third World War."
- *Abortion and Reproductive Rights*: Kamala Harris will support measures to allow abortion, while Trump boasts about having annulled the federal right to abortion without committing to prohibiting it nationally.
- *Immigration and National Security*: Trump repeated the false claim that migrants "eat cats and dogs" in a locality in Ohio and asserted that Kamala Harris left a "disaster" in the United States regarding immigration.
- *Foreign Policy*: Kamala Harris stated that Trump would be easily manipulated by authoritarian world leaders, while Trump claimed he would resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours without providing specific details ¹ ².
*Topics Covered*
- *Economy*: Both candidates presented their proposals to improve the economic situation of the country.
- *National Security*: Issues such as immigration, terrorism, and foreign policy were discussed.
- *Social Reforms*: Abortion and reproductive rights were among the most debated topics.
*Reactions and Consequences*
- The debate was broadcast live by several television networks in the United States and Mexico, including ABC News, Fox News, CNN, NBC, and CBS.
- The audience was able to follow the debate via streaming on platforms such as ABC News Live, NewsNation, Disney+, and Hulu ¹.