Harris Rattles Trump in Combative Debate

In a fiery debate, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, put Republican rival Donald Trump on the defensive, targeting his qualifications, legal troubles, and stance on abortion. Harris, 59, a former prosecutor, repeatedly provoked Trump, 78, who responded with a series of falsehoods. Trump defended the size of his rallies and falsely claimed immigrants were eating pets in Ohio, to which Harris responded, “Talk about extreme.”

The debate, the only one scheduled before the election, covered immigration, foreign policy, and healthcare but was light on detailed policy discussions. Harris’ aggressive approach kept Trump off balance, leading to mixed reactions from Republicans, with some admitting Trump’s struggles. Online prediction markets showed a drop in Trump’s chances, while Harris saw a boost.

Harris challenged Trump to a second debate, but Trump, claiming victory, appeared non-committal.