The debate got under way with a surprise handshake between the two opponents.
PHILADELPHIA - Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris put Republican Donald Trump on the defensive at a combative presidential debate on Tuesday with a stream of attacks on abortion limits, his fitness for office and his myriad legal woes, as both candidates sought a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
Trump, who has been frustrated by the size of Harris' own crowds, said, "My rallies, we have the biggest rallies, the most incredible rallies in the history of politics." He then pivoted to an unsubstantiated claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are "eating the pets" of residents.The candidates clashed over issues such as immigration, foreign policy and healthcare, but the debate was light on specific policy details.
In a sign of confidence in the debate's outcome, Harris' campaign challenged Trump to a second debate immediately. Trump also repeated his false claim that his 2020 election defeat was due to fraud, called Harris a "Marxist" and asserted falsely that migrants have caused a violent crime spree. She also claimed Trump would support a national ban. Trump called that assertion untrue but declined to say explicitly that he would veto such a law.
Ron Bonjean, a Republican strategist, said Trump "didn't do himself any favors" but added that it remains unclear whether Harris' performance will change the race's dynamics. Polls show a vast majority of Americans have made up their minds, leaving a small sliver of undecided voters up for grabs.The candidates opened the debate by focusing on the economy, an issue that opinion polls show favors Trump.
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