Highlights of the 2024 Presidential Debate

WASHINGTON — Tuesday marks the first and possibly only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump ahead of the November elections. 

Harris and Trump's campaign negotiated with the network extensively on the rules for this debate and they are as follows.

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Now that the rules have been ironed out, it's time for the candidates to get in the ring and show the nation why they are the better pick for the coveted position of President of the United States.

During their dance in the ring both candidates discussed a mirage of topics that plague the nation, here are some of the top moments. 

Topic: Economy and Cost of living in the country

Harris's Response: "I was raised as a middle class kid and I'm the only one on this stage that has a plan to raise the middle class. We know that we have a shortage of homes and housing and the cost of housing is too expensive for too many people. I intend to extend a tax cut for families of $6,000. My plan is to give a $50,000 tax deduction to start up small businesses knowing that they are the back bone of our economy." 

Trump's Response: "I took in billions and billions of dollars from China, so much so that they never took the tariffs off. We've had a terrible economy because we have inflation like very few people have never seen before, probably the worst in our nation's history. We were at 21% but that being generous because many things are 50, 60, 70, 80% higher than they were a few years ago. On top of that we have millions of people pouring into our country from prisons, and jails, and mental institutions and they're coming in and they're taking jobs that are occupied by African Americans and Hispanics. I created the greatest economy in the history of our country and I'll do it again even better."

Topic: Abortion; Why should women voters trust you?

Trump's Response: "They [Biden Administration] have abortion in the 9 month, the previous governor of West Virginia he said 'the baby will be born and we will decide what to do with the baby' in other words we'll execute the baby! and that's I voted for the 6 week abortion law. Through the genius, heart and strength of six Supreme Court Justices we were able to get Roe V. Wade back into the states. Now, I believe in exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, I believe strongly in it."

Harris's Response: "Donald Trump hand selected three members of the United States Supreme Court with the intention that they would undo the protection of Roe V. Wade. Now in over 20 states there are Trump abortion ban, which makes it criminal for a doctor or nurse to provide healthcare. Trump abortion ban does not make exception for rape or incest. One does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held belief to agree that the government and Donald Trump certainly should not be telling a woman what to do with her body. I pledge to you that when Congress passes a bill to put back in place the protection of Roe V. Wade as President of the United States. If Donald Trump is reelected he will sign a national abortion ban into effect."

Trump's Rebuttal: "She said she'll go back to Congress, she'll never get the votes. It's impossible for her to get the votes especially with 50/50 in House and Senate, she's not going to get the votes. So it's just talk, you know what it reminds me of, when they said they're going to get student loans terminated and it ended up being a total catastrophe. It's the same way that they talked about loans for abortion" 

Harris's Rebuttal: "Couples who hope and pray for a family are being denied IVF treatments. What you are putting women through is unconscionable." 

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