Trump Uses ‘Do or Die’ Debate With Kamala Harris to Rant About Immigrants ‘Eating Pets’ — After Accusing Rival of Supporting ‘Baby Executions’

In a highly anticipated face-off, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took the stage for their first presidential debate, and it didn’t take long for things to spiral into the absurd. During an intense exchange, Trump launched into a wild diatribe claiming that immigrants in Ohio were resorting to “eating pets.” He also accused Democrats of endorsing what he called “baby executions,” ramping up the tension between the two candidates.

The debate, held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, saw Trump, the GOP candidate, doubling down on dubious assertions regarding Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. He insisted that they support late-term abortions, even in the ninth month of pregnancy. Trump specifically referenced a statement attributed to West Virginia’s former governor, suggesting that post-birth decisions could lead to infanticide. “They even have — and you can look at the governor of West Virginia, the previous governor of West Virginia… He said the baby will be born, and we will decide what to do with the baby. In other words, we will execute the baby,” Trump declared.

Co-moderator Linsey Davis promptly countered Trump’s claims, clarifying that no laws in the United States allow for such actions after birth. Harris took the opportunity to rebut Trump’s allegations, pointing out his previously established “abortion bans” and criticizing him for placing judges on the Supreme Court to dismantle Roe v. Wade. “The government, and certainly Donald Trump, should not be telling a woman what to do with her body,” Harris firmly stated.

As the debate unfolded, tensions flared almost instantly. When the topic shifted to immigration, Trump pivoted to an unusual narrative, specifically targeting Haitian immigrants and stating, “They’re eating the dogs, the people that came in, they’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there, and this is what’s happening in our country, and it’s a shame.” These comments raised eyebrows, particularly as David Muir, the co-moderator, highlighted that local officials had found no credible evidence supporting such claims.

Leading up to the debate, speculation lingered about whether Trump would adhere to issue-based discussions or revert to his typical personal critiques. The candidates’ podiums were even adjusted to account for their height difference, a unique touch to the otherwise intense atmosphere. The debate marked their first in-person encounter, and it was notable that there was no live audience present, which added a different kind of pressure to the proceedings.

As both candidates prepare for an exhausting campaign ahead, public interest remains high. A recent poll indicated that a significant portion of Americans were tuning in to observe how this pivotal debate might influence their upcoming votes. With ballots on the horizon, every word exchanged in debates like this could crucially impact the electoral landscape.