Philadelphia: Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate former President Donald Trump are participating in the first debate in the 2024 presidential election.
This debate in the American state of Pennsylvania is organized by a well-known broadcasting organization.
In the first half hour of the debate, both the candidates have repeatedly called each other liars.
The candidates opened with the economy, with Trump highlighting tariffs on other countries and Harris talking about small businesses.
On abortion rights, Trump says he helped bring the issue back to the states, while Harris says the abortion ban deprives women of vital care.
Harris has criticized Trump’s rallies, saying people get bored too quickly, while Trump has criticized the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.