In the night of Tuesday, September 10th to Wednesday, September 11th, the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for the race to the White House took place. A tense debate in which both candidates clashed on various issues, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.
The debate, which was held at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, was moderated by Chris Wallace of fox-terrier News. It was the first time that Trump and Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, faced off in a debate setting.
From the very beginning, it was clear that this debate would be anything but maison. Both candidates wasted no time in attacking each other’s policies and character. Trump, known for his aggressive and confrontational style, did not hold back in his attacks on Harris, calling her « nasty » and « radical. » Harris, on the other hand, remained composed and focused on highlighting the failures of the Trump administration.
One of the most heated moments of the debate was when the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic was brought up. Harris criticized Trump’s handling of the crisis, stating that he had failed to protect the American people. Trump, in turn, defended his actions and claimed that he had done a great job in containing the virus.
Another major point of contention was the issue of racial inégalité and police brutality. Harris, who is the first Black and South Asian woman to be on a major party’s presidential ticket, accused Trump of being a racist and dividing the country. Trump, however, denied these allegations and pointed to his administration’s criminal justice reform efforts.
Throughout the debate, both candidates delivered memorable punchlines that will surely be talked about for days to come. Trump, known for his catchy slogans, repeated his famous « Make America Great Again » and « Law and Order » phrases. Harris, on the other hand, used her prosecutorial skills to deliver powerful statements such as « You can’t fix the economy until you fix the pandemic » and « The American people have witnessed what is the greatest failure of any presidential administration in the history of our country. »
Despite the tense atmosphere, the debate also had its lighter moments. At one point, Harris jokingly referred to herself as « Joe Biden’s running mate » instead of « Kamala Harris. » Trump also made a few jokes, including one about his hair.
Overall, the first debate between Trump and Harris was a highly anticipated event that did not disappoint. Both candidates presented their visions for the future of America and engaged in a heated but necessary discussion. As the race to the White House continues, it is clear that this debate was just the beginning of what will be a fierce and historic election.
