Trump says it was his 'best debate ever', Harris 'ready' for another

Last updated September 11, 2024

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US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met and debated for the first time today. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty / 1News)

US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met and debated for the first time today. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty / 1News)

US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met and debated for the first time today. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty / 1News)

US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met and debated for the first time today. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty / 1News)

Re-live 1News' live updates of the US Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia.

Here's what you need to know:

  • It was the first time the candidates got the opportunity to face off against each other in person.
  • Recent polling has given Harris a slight edge over Trump, making the debate an important opportunity for each candidate to make their case to voters.
  • The debate saw the two candidates spar over abortion, the war in Ukraine, and immigration, among other topics.
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