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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Clash in Heated Debate Watched by 67 Million, Trump Polls Drop

Sep 12, 2024, 12:45 PM

In a fiery debate ahead of the November 2024 US Presidential elections, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clashed over key issues such as immigration and abortion. The debate, moderated by ABC News, was criticized by Trump as 'rigged' and 'dishonest.' The event drew significant media attention, resulting in a notable shift in poll numbers, with Trump dropping from 53% to 49%, and a poll shift from +3 to -1. The debate was watched by 67 million viewers, surpassing the 52 million viewers of the previous head-to-head between Trump and Biden. Trump's media presence also took a 10% hit following the debate. In suburban Philadelphia's Bucks County, the 90-minute debate led to critical thinking among voters about the upcoming election.