In a wide-ranging debate on Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly put former President Donald Trump on the defensive. Harris leaned into her past as a prosecutor, needling Trump on issues ranging from immigration to the economy and abortion. He attempted to criticize her record and define her as a radical unfit for the presidency.

Bloomberg senior editor Wendy Benjaminson and host David Gura unpack the viral moments from the night, analyze the candidates’ performance, and discuss what comes next.

Read more: How Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into a Debate on Her Terms

In a wide-ranging debate on Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly put former President Donald Trump on the defensive. Harris leaned into her past as a prosecutor, needling Trump on issues ranging from immigration to the economy and abortion. He attempted to criticize her record and define her as a radical unfit for the presidency.
Bloomberg senior editor Wendy Benjaminson and host David Gura unpack the viral moments from the night, analyze the candidates’ performance, and discuss what comes next.
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-09-11/harris-bet-debate-on-baiting-trump-on-abortion-project-2025-it-mostly-worked?sref=SCKvL4TY">How Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into a Debate on Her Terms</a>

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Harris Trolled Trump. He Took the Bait.

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