On September 10, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump went head to head in a debate that has brought yet even more talking points. Held at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., this debate may prove to be a key moment in the 2024 presidential election race. Here’s a rundown of what went down and what happened.
The debate was moderated by David Muir, a well known journalist and it started off with a lot of energy. Both Harris and Trump came ready to debate and share their many differences. The mood was pretty tense with lots of back and forth arguing right from the start. Vice President Harris started her points and ideas by talking about the achievements of the Biden administration. She mentioned improvements like the new infrastructure projects, efforts to tackle climate change, and advancements in healthcare. Harris also tried to show how the current administration has been working hard to fix the problems left from the pandemic.
Former President Donald Trump on the other hand was pretty fiery. He spent a lot of time criticizing the current administration focusing on issues like the economy, immigration, and foreign policy. Trump argued that the Biden administration has made things worse and presented himself as the guy who can bring back the strong economy and secure borders that his first term delivered.
Most pundits felt that Harris gave a strong performance in her first debate as the presidential nominee. Many thought she was able to steer the discussion at times, but reaction fell along party lines as to whether either candidate gained ground in the debate. The election is less than two months away and looks to be a historic contest. It is currently unlikely that there will be another debate between Harris and Trump.
