She said, he said: Kamala Harris bests Donald Trump in US Presidential debate

Throughout the 90-minute face- off, Harris accused Trump of diminishing America's global standing

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In a highstakes first presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed on key issues ranging from foreign policy to the economy and abortion rights. Harris, the Democratic nominee, sought to distance herself from the earlier blunders of President Joe Biden during his debate performance, asserting her dominance and setting a clear agenda as the November election approaches.

"You're not running against Joe Biden. You're running against me," Harris sharply reminded Trump when he critiqued the current administration's track record. The debate, held in Pennsylvania and broadcasted live on Tuesday night, began with a cordial handshake-initiated by Harris-but quickly devolved into bitter exchanges as the candidates fiercely debated their visions for the future of the country.

The tone of the debate underscored a stark contrast between the two candidates, with Harris positioning herself as a leader focused on the future and Trump attempting to restore his vision of American greatness.

"I think you've heard tonight two very different visions for our country," Harris said toward the debate's close. "One that is focused on the future and the other that is focused on the past and an attempt to take us backwards.