4 Takeaways From the Trump–Harris Presidential Debate
In the first debate between the two candidates, Trump and Harris sparred over abortion, the economy, and the border while avoiding new policy specifics.
Former President Donald Trump (L) and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands prior to the presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2024. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
PHILADELPHIA—Americans had a chance to hear from both sides in a debate that saw Vice President Kamala Harris square off against former President Donald Trump for the first time.
The Sept. 10 ABC News broadcast from Philadelphia was contentious at times, with both candidates speaking over each other and lobbing personal attacks. No new policy specifics were provided by either candidate, and Trump and Harris presented contrasting visions on the economy, abortion, and foreign policy.
