- September 11, 2024
- 1:55 pm
- World News
The September 10, 2024, debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris covered a variety of topics, including U.S. domestic and foreign policy. The debate generated a lot of interest both in the U.S. and abroad, including Israel and Ukraine. Despite expectations, the candidates did not offer concrete solutions to key issues, such as the economy and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Ukrainian theme in debates
In the debates that took place on September 10, 2024, the Ukrainian topic turned out to be one of the key issues, despite the lack of specific proposals from both candidates. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris presented their views on Russia's war against Ukraine, but their statements did not shed light on the actual policies they intend to pursue.
Donald Trump:
Trump has repeatedly stressed his intention to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, promising to do so within 24 hours of his election victory. He has said he will seek to end the conflict through negotiations and has stressed that his approach will include increasing the financial burden on Europe and NATO to support Ukraine. Trump believes he can achieve a peaceful settlement by using his good relations with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine.
Kamala Harris:
In response to Trump's statements, Harris expressed doubts about the realism of his promises. She pointed out that if Trump were president, Putin might already be in Kyiv and would then threaten Poland. Harris also emphasized that the American administration under her leadership actively supported Ukraine and provided it with important intelligence. She emphasized that Trump, in her opinion, is simply capitulating to Russian demands, which is unacceptable for the United States.
Finally, both candidates left it unclear how exactly they would act to support Ukraine in the long term. Speaking of possible changes, it is worth noting that neither Trump nor Harris proposed specific measures that could improve the situation on the front lines.
Israel theme in debate
The discussion of the Israeli issue also did not bring any new solutions, but it did reveal the contrast in the approaches of the two candidates.
Donald Trump:
Trump repeated his previous comments that if he were president, the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 would not have happened. He criticized Kamala Harris, accusing her of being anti-Israel and claiming that her presidency could lead to the disappearance of Israel within two years. Trump also reiterated that Harris did not attend Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, which he said was a sign of her bias.
Kamala Harris:
Harris, in turn, reiterated her support for Israel, as she has done in previous statements. She affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, but also noted that this right must be used correctly. Harris said the war must end immediately and emphasized her commitment to resolving the conflict through a “two-state” solution. She added that Trump was misrepresenting her positions and accused him of making false accusations.
Ultimately, the debate demonstrated a lack of significant innovation in approaches to Israeli policy and security issues. Both Trump and Harris stuck to their previous positions, leaving significant questions about how exactly they will act in the future if their views are implemented in U.S. policy.
Domestic policy
The initial part of the debate focused on domestic US policy. Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, emphasized the need to create an “opportunity economy” and cut taxes for new businesses. Trump, in turn, criticized the Biden administration for rising inflation and the cost of living, arguing that his own measures, such as tariffs on Chinese imports, protected the American economy.
Abortion was also a major topic of discussion. Harris supported women's constitutional right to abortion, linking it to acts of violence, while Trump expressed doubts and supported restrictions on abortion. Ironically, Trump also made the bizarre claim that Democrats were “eating dogs in Springfield,” a falsehood that has been circulating in Republican circles.
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