Harris triumphed in the debate, aided by moderators, while Trump secured important points

In the final moments of the debate, Donald Trump highlighted Kamala Harris’ core issue by questioning why she hadn’t already taken action on her promises. This undercut her campaign slogan, “We won’t go back,” which promises change from the Biden policies she has shared.

Harris performed well during the debate, having prepared lines that put Trump off-balance and received support from moderators who asked tougher questions to him than her and provided fact-checking.

Despite talking about having a plan for the future, Harris mainly focused on the policies of the past four years, refusing to differentiate her approach from Joe Biden’s, especially on issues like the border.

During the discussion, Harris avoided addressing how she would handle certain situations, such as achieving a ceasefire, and instead focused on existing alliances and traditional solutions like the “two-state solution.”

Trump, on the other hand, expressed a desire to end ongoing conflicts quickly and connected foreign policy decisions, like the Afghanistan withdrawal, to global events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

While Harris emphasized stability and praised past administration decisions, Trump pointed out his successes in creating economic opportunities and maintaining a strong economy during his term in office.

Despite some missteps, like taking bait from Harris and responding to false claims, Trump effectively countered her arguments and highlighted the lack of action and accountability in the current administration.

As the debate concluded, Harris was encouraged to participate in more debates and engage with the press to provide voters with a better understanding of her platform. Trump’s increasing poll numbers suggest that more transparency and engagement from Harris could impact the election outcome.