Trump struggles for composure as Harris presses on abortion, leadership
By Uzair Adam
Former President Donald Trump struggled to maintain his composure as Vice President Kamala Harris confronted him on key issues during their first debate.
The discussion, marked by sharp exchanges, centered around topics like abortion rights, Trump’s legal challenges, and his overall fitness for office, as both candidates sought to gain an edge in the close race.
Harris, a former prosecutor, managed to unsettle the 78-year-old Trump, who responded with several inaccurate statements. One particularly tense moment occurred when Harris criticized Trump’s rallies, suggesting that attendees often leave due to “exhaustion and boredom.”
She also accused Trump of lying and insulting American women through his policies, particularly regarding abortion.
Harris condemned Trump for supporting abortion bans that provide no exceptions, even in cases of rape or incest, and highlighted the real-life consequences these laws have on women’s healthcare, particularly for those facing miscarriages or other emergencies.
In response, Trump defended his role in the appointment of three Supreme Court justices, which led to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and insisted that the issue was better handled at the state level.
He also repeated the false claim that Democrats support the execution of babies after birth, a statement Harris rebuked as “insulting to the women of America.”
When asked about his position on a national abortion ban, Trump avoided a direct answer and shifted the conversation to student loans.