Trump and Harris trade insults and competing visions

3 experts give their verdicts on the US presidential debate

Trump and Harris trade insults and competing visions: 3 experts give their verdicts on the US presidential debate

Published: September 11, 2024 6.12am BST Updated: September 11, 2024 7.33am BST

Judging debates usually comes down to picking a winner or loser.

Seeking a more nuanced approach to the first presidential debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, we asked our experts in US politics, history and the media to weigh in on four points: overall performance, policy strength, truthfulness and omissions, and the most memorable moments. Here’s how they saw Tuesday’s performances.

You can also watch the whole debate below.

"How can we compare lies like the claim that people are eating pets to a regular political omission about a policy detail? We can’t, and we shouldn’t."
- Emma Shortis

"The way Harris walked over to Trump to shake his hand – entering his space instead of meeting in between the podiums – was a physical demonstration of what she planned to do during the debate."
- Jared Mondschein

"Trump resisted a couple of Harris barbs until she snared him hook, line and sinker with a seemingly casual reference to the size of his rally crowds."
- Matthew Ricketson

https://theconversation.com/trump-and-harris-trade-insults-and-competing-visions-3-experts-give-their-verdicts-on-the-us-presidential-debate-238694

watch the full debate and make up your own mind who´s the better candidate:

youtube.com/watch?v=B6Pc6YRgDqo