Takeaways from the Trump vs. Harris Presidential Debate (2024)

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9. Intro to the Debate

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8. Harris’ Strategy

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7. Trump’s Reactions

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6. Abortion Debate

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5. Fact-Checking Trump

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4. Harris on the Economy

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3. Trump on International Issues

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2. The Historic Handshake

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1. Audience Reactions

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