The Harris and Trump Debate—Fact-Checked

2024 Presidential Election, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Presidential Debates, Facts And Fact Checking
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump went head-to-head on Tuesday evening in the first televised debate between the 2024 election candidates, who tackled questions on the economy, immigration, race, Israel and Ukraine.

Harris and Trump squared off in Philadelphia as both candidates aimed to win over undecided voters who will determine the outcome of the November presidential election in key battleground states.

With the dust settled for now, Newsweek's Fact Check team has checked Trump and Harris' claims and attacks.

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