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Trump vs Harris Presidential Debate: Candidates go on attack in zinger-filled showdown

Harris and Trump sparred in the high-stakes showdown.

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Last updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:59AM GMT
What you need to know about the high-stakes presidential debate showdown

The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump turned into a heated matchup that lasted more than 90 minutes.

The night started with a handshake initiated by Harris, but quickly escalated as the vice president bashed Trump over his policies and comments, contending that it was time to "offer is a new generation of leadership for our country."

Trump criticized Harris throughout the debate on topics such as Afghanistan and immigration issues, drawing comparisons between the vice president and President Joe Biden.

With Election Day just eight weeks away, the debate came at a critical point as polls show a neck-and-neck race between the candidates.

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, visit a watch party at Cherry Street Pier after the presidential debate in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 2024.
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Sep 11, 2024, 2:16 AM

Fact checking the Trump-Harris debate

From abortion to the economy, Israel and Gaza to fracking, border security to domestic crime, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump offered many plans and claims during the debate tonight.

Trump repeated a false claim that Haitian migrants are eating pets in Ohio, which the city in question has said is false. Harris claimed Trump will sign a national abortion ban if he is re-elected, which he has not said he will do.

Debate fact checker | Fact checking the Trump-Harris debate.

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Sep 11, 2024, 4:41 AM

A transcript of the Harris-Trump debate

Harris and Trump met for their first presidential debate on Tuesday night. The consequential matchup was hosted by ABC News at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Read a transcript of what was said in the 90-minute debate here.

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Sep 10, 2024, 12:47 PM GMT

How to watch or livestream the debate

There are several ways to watch the ABC News presidential debate, which is being produced in conjunction with the ABC-owned Philadelphia news station WPVI-TV.

It will air on ABC and stream on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. ABC News Live is available on Samsung TV+, The Roku Channel, Amazon Fire TV devices, YouTube, Tubi and most other streaming platforms. Viewers can also stream the debate on the ABC app on a smartphone or tablet, on ABC.com and connected devices.

Additionally, SiriusXM users can listen to the debate on Channel 370.

Click here for all the details about the debate.

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