In the presidential debate held in Philadelphia, former President Donald Trump faced multiple challenges against Vice President Kamala Harris. Republicans were angered by the fact-checking directed at Trump, which was not equally applied to Harris.
Harris, 59, came prepared to attack Trump on various fronts, claiming that military leaders had criticized him, world leaders were mocking him, and people were leaving his rallies early due to boredom. Trump, 78, had to defend himself against Harris’ accusations and the moderators who challenged his statements.
During the debate, Trump claimed that crime in the US was rising due to migrants allowed into the country under Harris’ watch. However, when challenged by anchor David Muir, Trump pointed out that certain cities with high crime rates were not included in the data.
Trump also faced criticism for his remarks on Biden’s involvement in negotiations with Ukraine and Russia. Harris disputed Trump’s claims and accused him of lying. The debate also featured a discussion on abortion laws and state autonomy, with Trump making controversial statements that were corrected by the moderators.
Despite the challenges, Harris delivered a strong performance, avoiding major missteps and deflecting questions about her record. Trump’s response to Harris’ attacks was seen as defensive, with Harris using his tactics against him.
Republicans raised concerns about Harris’ friendship with a Disney executive and questioned the impartiality of the network hosting the debate. The focus on Harris’ vulnerabilities, including policy flip-flops and her role in immigration issues, was criticized by Trump allies and Republican commentators.
El 6 de enero de 2021, Harris afirmó que Trump había puesto en peligro el acceso al tratamiento de fertilización in vitro y que implementaría las disposiciones del plan de gobierno de extrema derecha Proyecto 2025, a pesar de que el expresidente lo negó repetidamente. Otros falsedades de Harris que no fueron desafiadas incluyeron su comentario de que Trump estaba amenazando con un “baño de sangre” si perdía las elecciones, cuando en realidad se refería a la industria automotriz de EE. UU., y por mencionar su declaración en 2017 de que había “gente muy buena” en ambos lados de los disturbios raciales de Charlottesville, cuando los partidarios del ex presidente insisten en que no se refería a los supremacistas blancos involucrados. Trump, 78, se vio obligado a responder no solo a los repetidos y directos ataques de Harris a su orgullo y política, sino también a dos moderadores que cuestionaron algunas de sus declaraciones a pesar de lo que sus seguidores consideraban falta de imparcialidad. AP.