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- Matthew Aquino, Odd Assignment Reporter
DONALD Trump claimed Kamala Harris would allow abortions in the ninth month or “after birth” if she were to turn into president as the pair took to the stage for their first debate on Tuesday evening.
Trump laid into Harris and her working mate Tim Walz at some stage in the fiery conflict, insisting the paid had radical positions on abortion.
The outmoded president previously voted towards a Florida ballotmeasure that would possibly maybe maybe overturn the tell’s six-week abortion ban.
“They beget abortion in the ninth month,” Trump acknowledged of Harris’ stand on the issue.
“They’re radical. The Democrats are radical in that.
“He [Tim Walz] also says execution after initiating — no longer abortion due to the the diminutive one is born — is OK, and that’s no longer OK with me, hence the vote.”
When asked by ABC’s moderators for her stance on abortion, Harris said, “I absolutely support reinstating the protections of Roe v. Wade.
“Nowhere in America is a woman carrying a pregnancy to term and asking for an abortion — that is not happening.”
Trump then requested whether she would allow abortions in the eighth and ninth months of pregnancy however she refused to answer to him further.
Abortion has turn into a high issue at some stage in the election after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade — the declaration that females beget a constitutional impartial to beget an abortion — in 2022.
The next scheduled debate will be between vice president nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz on October 1.
Read our Trump vs Harris weblog for the latest updates…
American citizens comment on the debate
Extra than one American citizens beget taken to social media to portion their thoughts on Tuesday’s presidential debate.
‘We’re a nation that’s in severe decline’
In the path of his closing statements, Trump highlighted how the United States is declining.
He also added that Kamala Harris has did no longer gather the job done as vice president of the nation.
“We’re a nation that’s in serious decline,” Trump declared, adding, “We’re being laughed at all over the world.”
“She’s going to do this, she’s going to do that, she’s going to do all these wonderful things. Why hasn’t she done it?” Trump acknowledged.
Watch a pair of of Trump’s closing assertion
‘Why hasn’t she done it?’ Donald Trump blasts Kamala Harris in fiery presidential debate & says ‘we’re a failing nation’
Swift’s endorsement would possibly maybe maybe also impartial no longer beget mighty pull
In the path of the years, Swift, who voted for Joe Biden in the 2020 election, has been public about her affairs of tell.
The pop star uses her high-profile celeb establish and trim social media impression to support millions of her followers to head and vote.
Then again, no topic Swift’s mass following amongst Gen Z and millennials, a brand unique look performed by The U.S. Solar showed the pop fundamental person’s endorsement can beget diminutive assemble on the election this twelve months.
A whopping 61 percent of those surveyed acknowledged that Swift’s endorsement would beget fully no impression on voters in November.
A further 19 percent affirmed the singer’s celeb fortify would beget “not much of an impact,” in step with an irregular look on voters’ habits for The U.S. Solar by Talker Be taught.
Handiest 20 percent of those surveyed agreed a Swift endorsement would impression their voting decision.
Political editor Harry Cole’s thoughts persevered
In the path of the campaign, Harris has been saved on a if truth be told tight leash, restricting her media appearances as mighty as you can have faith.
Frankly, she cleared that low bar.
On the money markets, Trump started off ahead of Harris on the Betfair alternate, however by the finish, his Democratic challenger had a diminutive edge.
November’s election is calm on a knife edge however Harris is gaining on Trump in the making a bet markets.
Trump had a if truth be told solid closing assertion, hitting all his key aspects on immigration, Biden, the financial system, and national safety. But this thrilling race is calm too near name.
Each landed blows – however race is calm too near name
By Harry Cole
After a sluggish initiating from every candidates, it changed into once finest once Harris started prodding and poking at the dimension of Trump’s rallies, that he went on the assault. Jibes about issues that hit near dwelling, equivalent to his wealth, his inheritance from his father, and his companies that the dilapidated Don of 2016 got here out of his shell.
Trumpy changed into once clearly angry. He bought more orange. He bought more aggressive. He hit out over taxes, unlawful migrants, and eating cats and canines.
This debate changed into once about two camps talking mainly to their bases. As elections are largely determined on who can gather their supporters out to vote, this decision to address mostly folks who beget already made their minds up made sense.
Harris had some in particular solid moments on abortion and healthcare – issues she already has a lead on over Trump. But she changed into once mighty weaker on the financial system – an establish her opponent will to find out about to bash her on.
For any individual who’s been in energy for four years as Vice President to no longer be in a space to defend the file is a most fundamental weakness for Harris.
She dodged questions on inflation and price of residing prior to Trump if truth be told went on the assault.
He tried to hyperlink the complete thing support to immigration and fracking – two of the finest issues for the outmoded President.
In key swing states that Trump must procure, equivalent to Pennsylvania, fracking is a substantial issue, and Kamala Harris’ file on that is dubious at finest.
She’s announcing the impartial issues now however there wasn’t a precise knockout blow on either aspect, the bar changed into once lower for Harris.
Biden’s VP desired to display that she would possibly maybe maybe address the debate without a notes, no scripts, and no soundbite moments – with out a instructed or snug-cleaning soap interviewer to help her.
What celebrities beget instructed Kamala Harris’ presidential expose?
Taylor Swift changed into the latest celeb to endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s campaign for the presidency
Here’s a inspect at other celebrities that beget backed Harris and Walz’s establish:
- Olivia Rodrigo: Singer Olivia Rodrigo instructed Kamala Harris in a social media publish.
- John Sage: Singer John Sage performed for Harris at some stage in the Democratic National Conference.
- Spike Lee: Director Spike Lee threw his fortify late Harris and changed into once in attendance at some stage in her speech at the DNC.
- George Clooney: Actor George Clooney voiced his fortify for Harris in a Accumulated York Cases op-ed.
- Kesha: Pop singer Kesha wrote on social media that she plans to fortify Harris in the upcoming election.
- Tina Knowles: The mother of Beyoncé instructed Harris on her Instagram net page.
- Crimson: Singer Crimson supported Harris in a social media publish.
- Quavo: Rapper Quavo backed Harris by talking at her first campaign rally.
- Stevie Surprise: Singer Stevie Surprise performed at some stage in the third evening of the DNC and voiced his fortify for Harris.
Oldschool Huge Bowl winner comments on debate
Two-time NFL Huge Bowl champion extensive receiver Torrey Smith weighed in at some stage in Tuesday evening’s debate.
“I’m still amazed there was no better option for Trump for the republican party,” he wrote to X.
“This s**t is embarrassing.”
Debate evening highlights
Debate evening highlights…
- Donald Trump and Kamala Harris engaged in a fiery debate where, at occasions, the outmoded president regarded enraged and frustrated.
- Vice President Harris tried to gather beneath Trump’s skin by bringing up his ties to Project 2025, his criminal conviction in Accumulated York, his rally crowd sizes, and the varied indictments he’s going through.
- Trump went off script when he repeated wild conspiracies about immigrants eating canines and cats in Springfield, Ohio.
- “They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there,” Trump acknowledged as Harris laughed and shook her head.
- In one instance, Trump apparently threw his working mate, JD Vance, beneath the bus and blamed him for miscommunication about his stance on a national abortion ban.
- No topic his subpar moments, Trump dubbed his efficiency “his best debate ever.”
- A Harris spokesperson called for a second debate in October.
Viewers comment on Donald Trump’s appearance
Extra than one debate viewers couldn’t help however comment on Donald Trump’s hair at some stage in Tuesday evening’s debate.
The outmoded president changed into once seen rocking a unlit swimsuit with a crimson tie as viewers observed the Republican nominee’s thinning hair and a lighter coloration than smartly-liked.
“Trump looks ollllld,” read one publish on X.
“His weird gold hair has faded,” they persevered.
“What’s with the color of Trump’s hair,” acknowledged a third.
“Did Trump dye his hair or something,” requested another.
United States advisor speaks out
United States advisor Elise Stefanik shared her thoughts on outmoded president Donald Trump’s debate efficiency.
Donald Trump has ‘finest’ debate ever
Donald Trump took to Fact Social after his debate with Kamala Harris on Tuesday evening and acknowledged it changed into once the finest debate he ever had.
“I thought that was my best Debate, EVER, especially since it was THREE ON ONE!” the outmoded president wrote.
Each nominee tried to gather on the other’s nerves
In the path of the 90-minute debate, Trump and Harris engaged in a fiery debate where, at occasions, the outmoded president regarded annoyed and frustrated with his opponent’s remarks.
Whereas Trump changed into once looking to suppose Harris helps defending the police, the vice president changed into once overheard announcing, “Not true,” no topic her microphone being off.
Trump changed into once apparently bothered by her comment, lashing out, “I’m talking now. If you don’t mind. Please. Does that sound familiar?”
Harris tried to gather beneath Trump’s skin by bringing up Project 2025, an tall policy blueprint drafted by outmoded allies in Trump’s first term as president, and his criminal indictments.
Trump again denied his involvement in Project 2025, announcing, “Everyone knows I’m an open book.”
Trump claims immigrants are eating pet cats and canines
In the path of Tuesday evening’s debate, Donald Trump, 78, strangely addressed online conspiracies about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, after being requested about border safety.
“In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs, the people that came in,” Trump acknowledged of the immigration inhabitants that has migrated to the United States at some stage in the Biden administration.
“They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there,” he added as Kamala Harris laughed and shook her head.
As Trump persevered his rant, Harris, whose mic changed into once off, gave the impression to mouth “What?”
David Muir, one of the ABC moderators, fleet truth-checked Trump, announcing the city supervisor in Springfield determined there were “no credible reports” of pets being harmed by migrants in the city.
When Harris’ mic changed into support on, she chuckled and acknowledged, “Talk about extreme.”
Viewers slam moderators
Viewers slammed debate moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis on Tuesday evening for “teaming up” on Donald Trump.
Oldschool Hawaii Consultant Tulsi Gabbard described the debate as “three vs one.”
“The ABC moderators clearly shilling for Kamala Harris,” she wrote.
“This is a historically terrible moderation performance thus far from David Muir and Linsey Davis,” Newsweek editor Josh Hammer wrote on X.
Another person wrote: “Didn’t realize @DavidMuir was actually the Democratic nominee.”
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris
Pop icon Taylor Swift has taken to her Instagram to endorse Kamala Harris for president after the debate.
“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most,” Swift acknowledged.
“As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country. Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site.
“It if truth be told conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I beget to be very clear about my precise plans for this election as a voter. The absolute top approach to fight misinformation is with the truth.
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.
“I think she is an on a regular basis-handed, gifted leader and I feel we can accomplish so a long way more in this nation if we are led by calm and no longer chaos.
“I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.
“I’ve done my be taught, and I’ve made my replacement. Your be taught is all yours to assemble, and the replacement is yours to attach. I also wish to suppose, in particular to first time voters: Undergo in thoughts that in justify to vote, you beget gotten to be registered! I also to find it’s mighty more uncomplicated to vote early. I’ll hyperlink where to register and to find early voting dates and records in my account.
“With love and hope,
“Taylor Swift
Childless Cat Girl”JD Vance reacts to debate
Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance was also asked his thoughts on the presidential debate.
“President has been very determined he doesn’t desire a national abortion ban, Vance acknowledged.
“I think there’s a deeper more important issue here – you had Kamala Harris effectively echoing platitude after platitude.
“Minute or no precise substance” late what Harris changed into once announcing.”
Tim Walz shares thoughts on debate
Kamala Harris’ working mate Tim Walz joined ABC after the debate to discuss what he belief.
Walz acknowledged “he’s feeling great.”
“I think the country can see what happened tonight” and can “help pushing ahead”
Closing statements
Harris says American citizens beget seen two very different views tonight and slams Trumps for having views from the previous.
She says as a prosecutor she finest cared about the folks she worked for and did no longer depend on if they were Republican or Democrat.
Harris highlights how she cares about the American folks and that is the reason the form of president the folks need.
Trump says Harris keeps announcing she will replace issues however questions “why she hasn’t done it.”
He says she had three and a half years to assemble one thing while being Vice President.
He ends it by calling Harris “The worst vice president in the history of the nation.”
Climate replace gets addressed
What would you assemble to fight climate replace every nominee is requested.
Harris says climate replace is very precise after claiming Trump has called it a “hoax.”
“Over the last four years we have invested $4 trillion into clean energy,” Harris acknowledged.
“They lost 10,000 manufacturing jobs,” Trump responds.
Trump goes off on a tangent about Biden and his son receiving money from China.
He calls the fresh administration “crooked,” and says they are selling The United States down the drain.
Kamala Harris shares healthcare plans
Trump gets Harris heated as she responds and says she is no longer going to ban fracking and is “not taking away peoples guns,” after claiming she and her husband are gun owners.
“We have allowed Medicare to negotiate medical prices and have capped insulin at $35,” Harris says.
“Healthcare should be a right,” she persevered.
Trump is engaged on healthcare
Trump slams Obamacare and says he either will beget let Obamacare saved it and connect it as impartial correct as it would also very smartly be at some stage in his presidency or let it rot.
He says he determined to attach it as impartial correct as it would also very smartly be.
“There are concepts and options we have to do that,” Trump says.
Trump makes more promises
He says Harris and her administration is “destroying our economy.”
“The worst inflation we have ever had,” Trump acknowledged.
Harris says clearly she is no longer Joe Biden and she offers a technology of fresh management to our nation.
“I have a plan to give start-up businesses $50,000 tax reductions,” Harris acknowledged.
Trump says Harris has a belief to “defund the police” and “ban fracking in Pennsylvania.”
‘I don’t care’
Trump says he doesn’t care what Harris’ racial identity is and “it’s up to her,”
“I don’t care,” Trump acknowledged with his palms out on his aspects.
“This is the same individual who took an ad out in The New York Times calling for the Central Park 5 to be executed,” Harris acknowledged about Trump.
