Harris, Trump Trade Punches in Presidential Debate
Harris, Trump Trade Punches in Fiery Presidential Debate
The Facts
US Vice Pres. and Democratic US presidential candidate Vice Pres. Kamala Harris took on Republican rival Donald Trump in the pair's first election debate Tuesday night, hosted by ABC News. The face-off came as pair were seen as virtually tied in the polls.US Vice Pres. and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris took on Republican rival Donald Trump in the pair's first election debate Tuesday night, hosted by ABC News. The face-off came as they were seen as virtually tied in the polls.
On the economy, Harris was asked if it was better now than before she took office, to which she claimed Trump wanted to place a "sales tax" on ordinary goods. Trump was then told that his proposed tariffs would result in inflation, a claim he dismissed.On the economy, Harris declined to directly answer whether it was better today than before she took office, but did accuse Trump of having "no plan" while pledging to create an "opportunity economy." Trump also dismissed the moderators when questioned about his proposed tariffs leading to inflation.
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