Trump-Harris debate live updates: Candidates go on attack in zinger-filled showdown

The night began with a handshake initiated by Harris, but tensions quickly rose as she criticized Trump’s past policies and called for “a new generation of leadership.” Trump responded by attacking Harris on issues like Afghanistan and immigration, repeatedly trying to tie her to President Joe Biden’s record. With Election Day just eight weeks away, this debate marks a critical moment in a race that polls show is extremely tight.

Key Moments and Updates from the Debate:

• 6:44 AM CEST:
  Biden Reacts to the Debate: President Joe Biden, who watched from New York City, reacted to the debate in a post on X, stating, “America got to see tonight the leader I’ve been proud to work alongside for three and a half years. Wasn’t even close.”
• 6:41 AM CEST:
  Poll Shows Harris Leading: A post-debate poll conducted by CNN and SSRS revealed that 63% of viewers felt Harris won the debate, compared to 37% for Trump. The poll’s margin of error is +/- 5.3 percentage points. Before the debate, viewers were split 50-50 on who would win.

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