Key takeaways from a debate that featured tense clashes and closed with a Taylor Swift endorsement
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage for the first — and possibly the last — time.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage for the first — and possibly the last — time.
The Democratic vice president opened Tuesday night's faceoff with a power move, marching across the stage to Trump’s lectern to shake his hand.
“Kamala Harris,” she said, introducing herself as the pair met for the first time ever. “Let’s have a good debate.”
“Nice to see you. Have fun,” the former Republican president responded.
The exchange set the tone for the 90-minute debate to come: Harris controlled the conversation at times, baiting Trump with jabs at his economic policy, his refusal to concede his 2020 election loss and even his performance at his rallies.
Trump, while measured early on, grew more annoyed as the night went on. And one significant moment played out after the two candidates left the stage, when megastar Taylor Swift said she'll vote for Harris.
Some takeaways on a historic debate:
