Trump expressed a desire for "the war to end" but twice avoided directly stating whether he supports a Ukrainian victory.

Harris said "if Trump were still president, Putin would have already taken Kyiv." She described Putin as a dictator who would "consume" Trump.

"If Trump were president, the war would be over in 24 hours because he would just give up."

Trump accused Harris of harboring animosity towards Israel, stating, "She hates Israel. If she is President, I believe that Israel will not exist in two years from now. She also hates the Arab population."

Harris defended her position, asserting that Israel has the right to defend itself while emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. She stated, "What we know is that this war must end, it must end immediately."

Trump claimed Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are "eating the dogs" and "cats" of local residents.

Moderator David Muir pointed out the lack of evidence for Trump's statements, Trump responded by referencing anecdotal claims from "people on television".

According to an instant CNN poll, 63% of debate watchers believed Harris won the debate, while 37% favored Trump.

And Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Swift humorously concluded her post by referring to herself as a "childless cat lady," a term previously used by Trump’s running mate JD Vance to criticize Democrats.