Harris Puts Trump on the Defensive in Heated Debate

In a fierce 90-minute debate on Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris aggressively challenged former President Donald Trump, focusing on his criminal convictions, handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and even the size of his rally crowds. Harris also criticized Trump for being labeled a “disgrace” by foreign and military leaders, marking her performance with a prosecutorial edge reminiscent of her courtroom career.

Trump often reacted defensively, lashing out with personal attacks and misinformation in response to Harris's pointed critiques. Despite the heated exchanges, there was no decisive moment likely to shift the close race, with both sides trading blows but not landing a clear victory. This marked the first face-to-face debate between the two since President Joe Biden's exit from the race, further raising the stakes for the upcoming election.