After a tense debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the former President is looking to regain his footing with 54 days until Election Day. The first ballots have already been sent out in various states as early voting begins.
Trump, who faced criticism for his performance, found himself on the defensive against Harris during the debate. Despite claiming victory, many commentators and analysts viewed it as a decisive defeat for him.
Harris’ campaign wasted no time in proposing a second debate. However, Trump has shown reluctance towards participating in another debate, citing his perceived victory in the first one.
Throughout the aftermath of the debate, Trump continued to assert his triumph and criticized the moderators as unfair. Despite his claims, polls and immediate assessments indicated that a majority of viewers felt Harris outperformed him.
Despite the outcome of the debate, most viewers stated that it did not significantly impact their voting decisions. However, Harris expressed optimism and received an endorsement from Taylor Swift.
While Trump still has opportunities to appeal to voters on various issues, Democrats seized on his handling of healthcare during the debate to criticize his lack of a clear plan.
The aftermath of the debate brought forth various perspectives and assessments from both sides, each interpreting the events in a different light.
