Fiery Trump-Harris Debate Highlights Stark Policy Divides

In the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, sharp disagreements surfaced on foreign policy, economy, and abortion. Harris aimed to counteract Biden’s previous poor debate performance, while Trump criticized the Biden administration’s track record. The debate featured fact-check interventions, with both candidates making bold claims.

In a high-stakes presidential debate, Kamala Harris repeatedly challenged Donald Trump on issues such as foreign policy, the economy, and abortion rights. Seeking to overcome the memory of President Joe Biden's previous underperformance against Trump, Harris asserted, "You're not running against Joe Biden. You're running against me."

The confrontation began on a civil note with a handshake initiated by Harris but soon escalated into a heated exchange. Harris criticized Trump for focusing on the past, stating, "But we're not going back." She further claimed that global leaders ridicule Trump, calling him a disgrace according to military officials.

Trump countered with questions about Harris's promises and her administration's previous performance. He questioned, "Why hasn't she done it? She's been there for three and a half years." The debate saw both candidates being fact-checked by ABC News moderators numerous times.

(With inputs from agencies.)