Who ‘won’ the Trump-Harris presidential debate? What observers say
Al Jazeera
Trump supporters got plenty of ‘red meat’ but Harris earned Taylor Swift’s coveted endorsement. Both left some disappointed.
In their first presidential debate, former United States President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both accused each other of fuelling division in America.
The candidates quickly dived into contentious issues, from migration and fracking to Israel’s war on Gaza, but there were no groans or rapturous applause as the pair spoke without a live audience at the National Constitution Center (NCC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Around the country, though, millions of Americans watched on from their living rooms or watch parties in bars and clubs, while outside the official debate venue in Philadelphia, protesters called for Harris to earn their vote with a ceasefire in Gaza.
With pre-debate polls placing Democratic candidate Harris and Republican candidate Trump neck and neck in the race, Al Jazeera spoke to political observers from across the country about who were the biggest winners and losers on the night.
Perry said, “Trump supporters received plenty of red meat to devour.
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