Over 67 million television viewers tuned in to watch the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, hosted by ABC News. The audience numbers surpassed those of the previous debate between Trump and President Joe Biden. The majority of viewers were aged 55 and older, with 41.3 million tuning in, followed by 16.9 million viewers aged 35-54 and 6.5 million aged 18-34. The figures only account for TV viewers and do not include those who watched on social media or streaming platforms.
Compared to the finales of popular sitcoms like Seinfeld and Friends, the debate drew a similar audience size. Harris is widely considered to have won the debate, with a CNN poll showing that 63 percent of viewers believed she outperformed Trump. This high-stakes confrontation covered a range of issues from the economy to immigration and abortion.
Overall, the debate between Harris and Trump was a highly anticipated event that captured the attention of millions of Americans. As the election draws nearer, the interest in these political debates continues to grow. The strong viewership numbers indicate the importance of these events in shaping voters’ opinions and influencing the outcome of the election.
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