Donald Trump has announced that he will not participate in a second debate with Kamala Harris, claiming victory in their previous face-off on Tuesday night. Trump criticized Harris and Joe Biden for their leadership, stating that they have “destroyed our Country.” He also accused Harris of avoiding previous debate opportunities. The Harris campaign had expressed willingness to debate Trump again in October.
Following the debate, Trump’s pollsters claimed that his support in swing states has increased, with him now leading Harris in some polls. However, a Reuters poll found Harris to be the winner of the debate, with a slight lead over Trump nationally among registered voters.
The day after the debate, Trump was criticized for repeating false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. The city hall was evacuated due to a bomb threat related to these claims. Republicans are blaming right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer for Trump’s debate performance, with concerns over her influence on him.
On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris is embarking on an aggressive campaign schedule after her debate victory. The campaign is launching a tour in battleground states and releasing new TV and digital ads featuring moments from the debate. Harris is focusing on North Carolina and Pennsylvania for her campaign events.
The debate was closely watched by European diplomats, with many judging Harris as the victor and seeing her as a candidate of change. The event highlighted the contrasting visions for the country presented by Harris and Trump, with Harris positioning herself as a leader for the future.
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