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    US Presidential Debate: Harris and Trump Clash in Fiery Showdown

    Austin OmondiBy Austin OmondiSeptember 11, 2024Updated:September 11, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    In a highly anticipated face-off, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump sparred in a heated presidential debate on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.

    The 90-minute event was marked by sharp exchanges, spirited defenses, and moments of tension, as both candidates sought to sway undecided voters ahead of the upcoming election.

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    • Sharp exchanges
    • Heated debate on abortion rights
    • The road ahead

    Sharp exchanges

    The debate kicked off with a handshake but quickly descended into a verbal brawl.

    Harris, poised and direct, immediately went after Trump, critiquing his leadership and questioning his handling of the Capitol riot, accusing him of failing to unite the country.

    “People start leaving the rallies early out of exhaustion and boredom,” she jabbed, in a pointed dig that set the tone for the rest of the night.

    Trump, sticking to his aggressive style, defended his record, pointing to his administration’s economic achievements. Trump was particularly vocal about his stance on border security, emphasizing the need for stronger measures to curb illegal immigration.

    His attempts to label Harris as a far-left radical were met with sharp rebuttals. Harris, often appearing bemused by Trump’s remarks, didn’t hold back, calling him a “disgrace” and questioning his fitness for office.

    Heated debate on abortion rights

    One of the evening’s most heated moments came during a discussion on abortion.

    Harris, advocating for women’s rights, criticized recent state-level abortion restrictions, which she referred to as harmful to American families.

    Trump, who has consistently aligned himself with pro-life advocates, reiterated his support for these restrictions, framing them as a defense of the unborn.

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    She labeled these restrictions as “Trump abortion bans” and called the situation “insulting to the women of America.”

    Harris appealed to voters who support reproductive rights, while Trump sought to solidify his base among conservative voters.

    Harris’s strategy throughout the debate was clear: keep Trump on the defensive. She succeeded in rattling the former president, who appeared increasingly agitated as the night wore on.

    The road ahead

    As the debate concluded, both Harris and Trump appeared confident in their performances, with each claiming to have won the night.

    Harris’s team quickly called for a second debate, while Trump downplayed the significance of the encounter, focusing instead on his upcoming campaign events.

    Political analysts were divided on the outcome, with some praising Harris’s measured approach and others applauding Trump’s defense of his policies. The debate, while intense, seemed unlikely to sway die-hard supporters on either side, but it did set the stage for what promises to be a closely contested election.

    With the election season heating up, this debate may prove to be just one of many intense exchanges between the two candidates.

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    Austin Omondi

    Austin Omondi is the Current Affairs editor at Tribune.co.ke. With a BA in International Relations from USIU, Austin brings a keen analytical perspective to his coverage of politics, economics, the African economy, and trending news in Kenya. When he’s not dissecting the latest political developments or economic trends, Austin indulges his passion for automobiles.

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