“The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took place in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The 90-minute debate was marked by heated exchanges, with Harris frequently challenging Trump on his past conduct and comments. Trump responded defensively, often raising his voice and shaking his head.

Harris’s strategy of putting Trump on the defensive seemed to pay off, as she effectively turned the conversation to his weaknesses on issues like immigration, the economy, and abortion. Trump struggled to make his position clear on these topics, and his answers were sometimes rambling.

A snap CNN poll of voters watching the debate found that Harris performed better, and betting markets agreed. However, it’s important to note that public opinion surveys indicate many Americans are unhappy with the Biden administration’s handling of inflation and the economy.

The debate moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, fact-checked Trump’s assertions on several occasions, which some Republicans have complained about. Despite this, Trump’s responses and eagerness to engage with Harris’s attacks were seen as the story of the evening.

The Harris campaign has called for a second presidential debate before November, indicating they feel confident about her performance on Tuesday night.”