During the first 2024 presidential debate, President Donald Trump took a jab at Vice President Kamala Harris for changing her stance on several policies, suggesting that he should send her a “MAGA hat.” Trump emphasized that Harris’ positions have shifted closer to his own since her earlier campaigns.
“Everything she believed three years ago is gone. She’s coming around to my way of thinking. I was going to send her a MAGA hat,” Trump quipped, earning a smile from Harris during the debate.
Harris, in an interview following the debate, pushed back on Trump’s claims, saying that her values remain the same. She pointed out that her commitment to issues like climate action and border security has never wavered, despite Trump’s remarks.
The debate, which took place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, saw both candidates engage in heated exchanges. Trump repeatedly questioned Harris on her record as vice president, asking why she hasn’t accomplished more in her role.
“Why hasn’t she done it?” Trump asked, referring to Harris’ promises on issues like immigration and economic growth. He used the debate to highlight her perceived inaction on these critical matters.
The interaction between Trump and Harris was one of the more memorable moments of the debate, and it remains to be seen whether the two will meet again on the debate stage before the election.
