Alright, fam, let’s break down this wild presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Buckle up, ’cause it was a rollercoaster from start to finish!
The energy in that room was electric, with both candidates coming out swinging. Harris, bringing her prosecutor energy, was sharp and prepared, while Trump leaned into his signature bombastic style. It was clear from jump that neither one was playing around.
On the economy front, Trump was all about touting his administration’s pre-pandemic wins – job growth, stock market highs, you know the drill. But Harris wasn’t having it, coming in hot with stats about income inequality and how the Trump tax cuts mainly benefited the wealthy. She pushed hard on Biden-Harris plans for middle-class tax cuts and infrastructure investment.
When it came to healthcare, things got heated real quick. Harris defended the Affordable Care Act and called out Trump’s attempts to dismantle it without a clear replacement. Trump fired back about “socialized medicine” and promised a new healthcare plan (again). Y’all, it was giving “two boxers trading jabs” vibes.
Foreign policy had us all on the edge of our seats. Harris emphasized rebuilding international alliances, while Trump doubled down on his “America First” approach. The VP called out Trump’s coziness with dictators, while he accused the Biden administration of weakness on the global stage.
Climate change was another hot topic, and not just ’cause of global warming. Harris came through with the Biden administration’s clean energy proposals, while Trump defended his environmental deregulation record and questioned climate science. It was like watching a tennis match, with ideas flying back and forth faster than Serena’s serves.
But here’s the tea – what really got people talking wasn’t just what they said, but how they said it. Harris’s “I’m speaking” moments gave us flashbacks to her debate with Pence, while Trump’s interruptions had the moderator working overtime.
Now, we can’t ignore the elephant in the room – or should we say, the fact-checkers in the corner. Both candidates had some moments where they were stretching the truth, but let’s just say some stretches were longer than others. In particular- Trump’s out here wildin’ with some seriously messed up claims about Haitian immigrants. This latest nonsense about Haitians eating cats and dogs isn’t just flat-out wrong, it’s a straight-up racist dog whistle that’s got no place in our political discourse.
As for who “won” the debate? Our unabashed money is on Harris. Full stop. However, we recognize that you may feel different. What we can say is that both candidates showed up and showed out, giving voters plenty to think about before they hit those polls.
At the end of the day, this debate was just one piece of the puzzle. It’s on us to stay informed, dig deeper into the issues, and make our voices heard come election day. ‘Cause remember, in this democracy game, we’re all players – so let’s make our moves count!
