WASHINGTON - SABA: In the first U.S. presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris engaged in a heated exchange on September 11, 2024, with both candidates trading accusations of dishonesty, failure, and incompetence.
The debate, which lasted into the early hours, saw Trump and Harris assert their positions on key issues such as abortion rights, immigration, economic policies, and foreign affairs, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Trump criticized Harris for leaving the U.S. economy in disarray and failing to address immigration and border security effectively.
Harris countered by accusing Trump of leaving behind economic turmoil and pushing dangerous policies.
Regarding foreign policy, Trump claimed that Harris's approach to Israel and Ukraine would be detrimental, while Harris accused Trump of failing to prevent conflict and mishandling international negotiations.
The candidates also discussed their records on the Affordable Care Act, Afghanistan withdrawal, and the judiciary.
The debate highlighted their starkly contrasting visions for America's future, with Trump warning of potential nuclear conflict and Harris emphasizing a new path forward for the nation.
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