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Harris, Trump Debate For First Time

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The Facts

  • US VP Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, and Republican former Pres. Donald Trump squared off in the pair's first election debate Tuesday night. The ABC News-hosted event took place as the candidates were nearly tied in the polls.

  • The candidates were asked about the economy, with Harris accusing Trump of having "no plan" and pledging to create an "opportunity economy." Trump called out the Biden-Harris administration inflation, which he described as the "worst in our nation's history."The candidates were asked about the economy, with Harris accusing Trump of having "no plan" and pledging to create an "opportunity economy." Trump called out the Biden-Harris administration on inflation, which he described as the "worst in our nation's history."


The Spin

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