Trump and Harris clash in first presidential debate
In the US, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris participated in their first television debate.
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- Published Date: 02:42 | 11 September 2024
- Modified Date: 02:44 | 11 September 2024
The debate began with a surprising handshake. During the debate, the candidates expressed their views on the economy and foreign policy, accusing each other on various topics.
As the countdown continues for the presidential election on November 5, Democratic candidate Harris and Republican candidate Trump faced off in a live debate broadcast on ABC News, which lasted approximately 1.5 hours.
The debate started with a surprise handshake.
At the beginning of the program, Harris shook Trump's hand and introduced herself by name. This was the first handshake in a presidential debate since 2016.