- Navigated the aftermath of Trump's disarray.
During their opening statements in the television debate, candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump engaged in mutual criticisms and attacks. Harris pointed the finger at Trump for orchestrating the most significant assault on democracy since the American Civil War, an apparent reference to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol after his loss in the previous election. Reflecting on the current administration led by President Joe Biden, with Harris serving as vice president, she stated, "We've simply tidied up Donald Trump's chaos."
In response, Trump slammed Harris, labeling her as having no concrete economic policy and embracing Marxist ideologies. "She's ruined our nation with her nutty policy," announced the former U.S. president.
For the very first time in this debate, Harris and Trump squared off directly in Philadelphia. A few weeks prior, Biden chose to step down from the campaign, leaving Harris to spearhead the Democratic nomination.
Despite Biden's absence during the debate, Harris defended his administration's accomplishments, stating that they've cleaned up Trump's chaos. Criticizing Trump once again, Joe Biden referred to his successor's actions as the most significant assault on democracy since the American Civil War.
