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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to Face Off in First Debate Amid Tight Race

Sep 9, 2024, 01:15 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in their first debate of the 2024 US Presidential Election campaign amid a tight race for the White House. The debate, which will be the second general election debate of the season, is expected to be a significant event as both candidates present contrasting visions for the future of the United States. Harris aims to appear presidential and maintain her composure, while Trump has been vocal about his plans for a strict immigration policy and has made unsubstantiated claims about election fraud and threatened mass prosecutions. The debate rules have been outlined, and Harris has released a new ad targeting Trump by using statements from his own cabinet and inner circle to question his fitness for office.