Photo credit: www.cnbc.com
During the first presidential debate of the 2024 election campaign, former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, faced off against Democratic nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris. The debate took place at The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024.
Following the debate, Trump expressed strong criticism of ABC News, labeling the moderators’ approach as “rigged.” He suggested that regulatory bodies should consider revoking the network’s license due to what he described as unsatisfactory treatment during the debate.
Despite his inflammatory remarks, Trump maintained a positive outlook on his own performance, declaring in a call to “Fox and Friends” that he believed it was “one of my better debates.” He voiced dissatisfaction, however, with the moderation, claiming that David Muir and Linsey Davis, the ABC News anchors, were overly corrective in their questioning, making him feel as though he was up against three opponents: Harris and the moderators.
In the wake of the debate, Trump dismissed the endorsement of Kamala Harris by pop icon Taylor Swift, suggesting it wouldn’t significantly impact the election and stating he was not a fan of Swift. He predicted potential backlash for her endorsement within the market.
On the other hand, Harris and her campaign expressed a contrasting perspective on the debate, celebrating her performance. The vice president informed her supporters that “today was a good day,” and her campaign quickly moved to propose a second debate with Trump scheduled for October.
Read more CNBC politics coverage
When confronted with Harris’ call for a second debate, Trump seemed less enthusiastic, remarking that he felt he had won the first debate. “We had a great night,” he stated, while simultaneously criticizing the network’s coverage.
As Trump made these remarks, his social media company, Trump Media, saw its stock value decline, illustrating the potential impact of the debate on his broader business interests.
Source
www.cnbc.com